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Indicators for Return to Work After Stroke and the Importance of Work for Subjective Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This study focuses on the continuation of gainful employment after experiencing stroke, addressing factors indicative of readiness for return to work, subjective well-being and life satisfaction. METHODS: The target group comprised 120 patients, studied by means of medical records and postal questionnaires. RESULTS: A total of 41% had returned to work, although there were changes concerning employers, assignments and working hours. Individuals who had returned to work reported a significantly higher level in subjective well-being and life satisfaction. Being able to walk meant the greatest chance of returning to work (odds ratio = 3.98) followed by white-collar worker (odds ratio = 2.99) and having preserved cognitive capacity (odds ratio = 2.64). CONCLUSION: Returning to work after stroke is a major factor for high subjective well-being and life satisfaction. Three factors indicative of readiness for return to work were identified, providing implications for more efficient vocational rehabilitation programmes.

Source: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

DOI: 10.1080/16501970310010475

Authors: Monika Vestling, Bertil Tufvesson, Susanne Iwarsson

Institution: Skåne University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

Subfield: Rehabilitation

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,887