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A qualitative study of Singaporean perspectives on returning to work after stroke
CONCLUSION: RTW after stroke is complex and influenced by personal and environmental factors. Our findings suggest that individuals with stroke need continuing support to overcome stigma and discrimination, to manage expectations of their recovery process, and to better navigate resources during their RTW process in Singapore. We recommend future studies to design and test the feasibility of appropriate interventions based on our proposed strategies to better support individuals with stroke to return to work.PMID:36641709 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-211170
Source: Work - January 15, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Nizar Bin Zainal Mohamad Nicklaus Zhi Ming Koh Joanna Peck Tiang Yeo Min Geng Ng Merrill Turpin Miho Asano Source Type: research

Supporting People With Stroke to Return to Work in Singapore: Findings From a Pilot Vocational Rehabilitation Program.
CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: The program appeared to benefit people with stroke in their return-to-work process. Future studies are recommended to determine the effectiveness of such programs and identify features contributing to their success. Potential implications for occupational therapy practice are that vocational rehabilitation interventions can be initiated earlier, comprehensive return-to-work programs can better address the unique needs of people with stroke, and interdisciplinary evaluations are needed to assess suitability for return to work. WHAT THIS ARTICLE ADDS: One of occupational therapy's unique goals...
Source: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy - November 1, 2020 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Bin Zainal MN, Pei Wen PK, Sien NY, Kee KM, Chieh KJ, Asano M Tags: Am J Occup Ther Source Type: research