Introduction / Rationale: It has been pointed out that individual perceptions and values play an important role in the continued employment for people with acquired brain injury (“ABI”). However, studies on these factors are scattered and systematic organization is needed.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to organize existing research on the perceptions and values people with ABI in continuous employment and to identify the future directions of the sufficient support for people with ABI.
Methods / Approach: A narrative review was conducted by searching the literature regarding the perceptions and values of continuous employment for people with ABI. The relevant studies were extracted based on the inclusion criteria (perception and value of work). Study contents were analyzed from the viewpoint of the clients, supporters, and employers.
Results / Practice Implications: A total of 12 studies were extracted. The contents of these studies included that people of ABI might perceive “the joy of working” and “work can be done by coping with the disability.” Other studies indicated that supporters of people with ABI would place importance on “information-gathering behavior” of their clients to share such information with companies in a appropriate manner. Other studies indicated that the employers felt difficulties to understand the ABI itself and felt the importance of external support.
Conclusion / Contribution to the occupational therapy profession: Providing a comprehensive rehabilitation support, which includes each perspective of the clients with ABI, their supporters, and their employers, is a key to ensure the continuity of employment for employees with ABI. Establishing a support model that reflects all the key players’ perspectives is challenging but imperative.