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Returning to Work After Stroke: Perspectives of Employer Stakeholders, a Qualitative Study.
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PMID:  23212240     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
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Purpose More than 40 % of working age adults with stroke fail to return to work. The work context is a key factor in return to work, but little is known about the experiences of employers in supporting employees with stroke. The aim of this study was to explore return to work after stroke from the employer perspective, to identify key features associated with success and to seek participants' views regarding the role of healthcare in return to work. Methods Data was gathered through 18 semi-structured interviews with employer stakeholders and included small business owners, line managers, human resources and occupational health staff. Data was analysed thematically. Results The main themes identified were: the impact of stroke on the employer, characteristics of the employee, communication, knowledge and information, experience of other stakeholders, integrating healthcare in return to work. Conclusion Employers face complex emotional and practical issues when helping an employee return to work after stroke, for which many lack knowledge and experience. The range and quality of support networks that they access is variable and advice and support from clinicians is welcomed. Further research is necessary to investigate how such support could be funded and integrated within existing service provision.
Authors:
Carol Coole; Kathryn Radford; Mary Grant; Jane Terry
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Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2012-12-5
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of occupational rehabilitation     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1573-3688     ISO Abbreviation:  J Occup Rehabil     Publication Date:  2012 Dec 
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Created Date:  2012-12-5     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
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Nlm Unique ID:  9202814     Medline TA:  J Occup Rehabil     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, A Floor, South Block Link, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2HA, UK, Carolyn.coole@nottingham.ac.uk.
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