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Published on: February 22, 2020
The association between stroke location and return to work after first stroke
Satoru Saeki1, Kenji Hachisuka
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Kitakyushu, Japan. sae@med.uoeh-u.ac.jp
Summary
Stroke survivors
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Return to work (RTW) after stroke is influenced by various factors.
- Stroke location's impact on RTW remains under-examined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between stroke location and RTW in working-age adults after their first stroke.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study of 126 patients younger than 65, working at stroke onset.
- Follow-up questionnaire assessed RTW.
- Cox proportional hazards model analyzed predictors of successful RTW.
Main Results:
- Maximum weakness (HR 3.74), apraxia (HR 10.7), and occupation type (HR 2.11) were significant predictors of RTW.
- Stroke location was not found to be a significant predictor of RTW.
Conclusions:
- Easily measured factors like weakness, apraxia, and occupation are more critical than stroke location for predicting RTW.
- Clinical focus should prioritize these factors for successful return to work strategies.
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