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Engagement in purposeful work can foster emotional and functional gains during rehabilitation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This single-case retrospective study explored how meaningful employment impacted one client with TBI and examined how transportation barriers limited access to work.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data were collected from December 2022 through March 2023 using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Beck Depression Inventory, and daily SOAP notes during a three-month occupational therapy intervention.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The client showed significant improvements in mood, occupational performance, and satisfaction when supported in accessing meaningful work.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Occupational therapists and interdisciplinary teams play a critical role in facilitating vocational engagement. 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