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Jessica Vollertsen¹, Mathilda Björk², Anna-Karin Norlin²

¹Department of Rehabilitation, and Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Motala, Sweden.

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Summary

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Returning to work after stroke is challenging due to fatigue. Sustainable return requires integrated rehabilitation, flexible workplaces, and employer support to manage reduced capacity and redefine occupational identity.

Keywords:

Worker role interview everyday life impairment life after stroke occupational identity rehabilitation sustainable return to work

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Area of Science:

Neurorehabilitation
Occupational Health
Stroke Recovery

Background:

Post-stroke fatigue significantly impacts working-age individuals' return to work.
The interplay between fatigue, work, and daily life post-stroke is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore how working-age stroke survivors perceive their ability to sustain return to work amidst fatigue and daily life demands.

Main Methods:

Qualitative abductive content analysis of Worker Role Interview (WRI) data.
Descriptive statistical analysis of survey data from 48 working-age stroke survivors.

Main Results:

Fatigue affected participants' work capacity, leading to uncertainty and challenges.
The return-to-work process involved navigating a new self and redefining occupational identity.
Inconsistent support and reduced capacity complicated managing work demands.

Conclusions:

Sustainable return-to-work necessitates person-centered rehabilitation integrating work and daily life.
Flexible work environments and employer collaboration are crucial for supporting employees with post-stroke fatigue.