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Return To Work After Stroke: A Nursing State Of The Science., Catherine Harris, Phd, Mba, Crnp
Return To Work After Stroke: A Nursing State Of The Science., Catherine Harris, Phd, Mba, Crnp
College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations
There is a lack of research related to return to work (RTW) after acute ischemic stroke. Historically considered a disease of the elderly, acute ischemic stroke studies have not routinely used return to work as an outcome. Major stroke trials have not routinely collected this data as an endpoint. However, the mean age for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has declined to 69 years of age, while the incidence in patients under the age of 55 has increased to 19%1-3. Changes in retirement age have also affected RTW as a consideration in stroke patients. Failure to RTW after recovery …