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Arup Sen, Alessandra Bisquera, Yanzhong Wang, Christopher J McKevitt, Anthony G Rudd, Charles D Wolfe, Ajay Bhalla
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 696-705 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | International Journal Of Stroke |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 7 |
Early online date | 15 Mar 2019 |
DOIs | |
Accepted/In press | 17 Dec 2018 |
E-pub ahead of print | 15 Mar 2019 |
Published | 1 Oct 2019 |
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Background and purpose: There is limited information on factors, trends, and outcomes in return to work at different time-points post-stroke; this study aims to identify these in a multi-ethnic urban population.
Methods: Patterns of return to work were identified in individuals in paid work prior to first-ever stroke in the population-based South London Stroke Register (SLSR) between 1995 and 2014. Multivariable logistic regression examined associations between patient characteristics and return to work at 1 year (1 y), 5 years (5 y) and 10 years (10 y) post-stroke.
Results: Among 5609 patients, 940 (17%) were working prior to their stroke, of whom 177 (19%) were working 3 months post-stroke, declining to 172 (18%) at 1 y, 113 (12%) at 5 y, and 27 (3%) at 10 y. Factors associated with return to work within 1 y, after logistic regression, included functional independence (BI ≥ 19; p < 0.01) and shorter length of stay (p < 0.05). Younger age (p < 0.01) was associated with return to work at 5 y and 10 y post-stroke. Non-manual occupation (p < 0.05) was associated with return to work at 10 y post-stroke. Return to work within 1 y increased the likelihood of working at 5 y (OR: 13.68; 95% CI 5.03–37.24) and 10 y (9.07; 2.07–39.8). Of those who were independent at follow-up (BI ≥ 19), 48% were working at 1 y, 42% at 5 y, and 28% at 10 y. Lower rates of anxiety and depression and higher self-rated health were associated with return to work at 1 y (p < 0.01).
Conclusion: Although functionally independent stroke survivors are more likely to return to work long-term, a large proportion do not return to work despite functional independence. Return to work post-stroke is associated with improved long-term psychological outcomes and quality of life.
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