Role Play – Alice Scenario A

About Alice

• Alice is a business woman who lives with her husband and 2 teenage sons.
• Alice had a brain injury following a road traffic accident that resulted in a moderate right sided weakness. She seems to lack insight at times and be unrealistic; but she is very driven and has always pushed herself.
• Alice spent 3 months in the hospital and can now walk short distances with a stick (about 10m) and is independent with basic self-care. She can perform gross motor tasks with her right arm (e.g. putting her jacket on) but is unable to use it for activities requiring more complex motor control (e.g. writing). Alice had problems with concentration and memory.
• Alice wants to get back to work; she wants to take the train as usual and is not interested in thinking about other options e.g. taxis. Alice’s husband feels overwhelmed and is at a loss about how to best help his wife.
• Alice has been referred to the community rehabilitation team to focus on maximizing independence and to consider return to work. Pam from the community rehabilitation team is working through the G-AP process with her.