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Perceived work situation and work ability among persons who are working one year after stroke
Ingrid Lindgren1, Hélène Pessah-Rasmussen, Gunvor Gard
1Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden. ingrid.lindgren@med.lu.se.
Most individuals who returned to work after stroke reported satisfaction with their job situation and work ability. Well-defined tasks, appreciation, and support are key for sustained employment post-stroke.
Area of Science:
- Neurorehabilitation
- Occupational Health
- Stroke Recovery
Background:
- Stroke survivors often face challenges returning to work.
- Understanding their perceptions of work is crucial for successful reintegration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the work situation and perceived work ability of individuals one year after returning to work post-stroke.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 88 working-age stroke survivors.
- Utilized the QPS Nordic questionnaire and Work Ability Index (WAI).
Main Results:
- High satisfaction reported with well-defined work duties (69-94%) and performance.
- Most had good social support and experienced minimal work-life interference (51-64%).
- Over 75% perceived sufficient work ability and confidence in future employment.
Conclusions:
- Individuals returning to work post-stroke generally report positive work experiences.
- Appreciation, clear job roles, meaningful tasks, and support are vital for sustainable work.
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