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June 27, 2026Disability and RehabilitationOpen Access

Employers’ perceptions of supporting an employee’s work reintegration following stroke

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HWHannah WalshNLNatasha A. LanninLBLinda Barclay

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Overview

Qualitative study explores employer experiences in facilitating return-to-work for stroke survivors, suggesting needs for better resources.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore employers' experiences and perspectives on supporting employees in returning to work after stroke.
  • Qualitative descriptive approach was utilized.
  • Participants were employers of stroke survivors who received vocational rehabilitation.
  • Data was analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.
  • Employers identified structured plans and supportive workplace culture as key facilitators of reintegration.
  • Most employers expressed a need for more information about stroke-related impairments to tailor support.
  • Four main themes emerged, emphasizing collaboration and the impact of workplace culture.

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Walsh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f6772aea7db3c1953ef44https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2026.2691628
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