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This review examines the connection between post-stroke cognitive impairment and return-to-work outcomes in working-aged individuals who have experienced a stroke.

February 12, 2026Clinical Rehabilitation

Post-stroke cognitive impairment is associated with poorer return-to-work outcomes in working-aged stroke survivors: A systematic review

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This review examines the connection between post-stroke cognitive impairment and return-to-work outcomes in working-aged individuals who have experienced a stroke.
Systematic review of studies published from 2003 to October 2025
Data collected from MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and APA PsycINFO
Narrative synthesis performed due to study heterogeneity
Inclusion of 39 studies including observational, qualitative, and randomized control trial designs
Cognitive impairment prevalence ranged from 17.5% at 28 days to 89% at 7 years post-stroke
Return-to-work rates varied from 7.5% to 100% with no consistent trends
Cognition was the primary variable affecting return-to-work outcomes, alongside stroke severity, mood, and functional status

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A systematic review finds cognitive impairment significantly impacts return-to-work rates in working-aged stroke survivors, suggesting need for better assessment methods.

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Cunningham et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698d6dae5be6419ac0d52bf4 https://doi.org/10.1177/02692155261420770

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A systematic review finds cognitive impairment significantly impacts return-to-work rates in working-aged stroke survivors, suggesting need for better assessment methods.

Post-stroke cognitive impairment is associated with poorer return-to-work outcomes in working-aged stroke survivors: A systematic review

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Post-stroke cognitive impairment is associated with poorer return-to-work outcomes in working-aged stroke survivors: A systematic review

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