Back to work: exploring barriers and facilitators to return to work and work participation following traumatic amputation

Key Points

• The study aims to identify factors that affect return to work and work participation after traumatic amputation.
• Qualitative assessment of barriers and facilitators to work participation
• Interviews with clinicians involved in vocational rehabilitation
• Analysis of challenges faced by individuals with traumatic amputation
• Identified key barriers including physical limitations and psychological challenges
• Highlighted facilitators such as social support and adaptive workplace environments
• Recommendations for clinicians to enhance vocational rehabilitation efforts