Returning to work after the onset of illness: Experiences of right hemisphere stroke survivors
Returning to work after the onset of illness: Experiences of right hemisphere stroke survivors
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DOI：
10.1177/00343552050480040201
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发表时间：
2005-06-01
影响因子：
1.3
通讯作者：
Ayers, D
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作者：
Koch, L;Egbert, N;Ayers, D
Experiences of right hemisphere stroke survivors in their attempts to return to work after the onset of stroke were explored through an interdisciplinary qualitative investigation. Key findings indicate that (a) participants experienced an array of functional limitations that precipitated employment changes; (b) employment changes had a substantial psychosocial impact on both the stroke survivor and the primary caregiver; and (c) successful integration into employment was associated with both internal resources (e.g., patience, determination, sense of humor) and external resources (e.g., emotional support and encouragement from caregivers, family, and friends; emotional and instrumental support from healthcare professionals; employer willingness to provide reasonable accommodations). The findings support the use of an ecological approach to facilitate successful return to work for this population.
