Return to Work of Stroke Survivors after Taking Rehabilitation Service from Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP)

Abstract

Background: Stroke continues to be an alarming medical and public health problem for both developed and developing countries. Stroke impacts on survivor’s ability during return to work and also limited one’s participation in his productive life. Objectives: To explore the rate of returned to work of stroke survivors and what variables influence this of stroke survivors. Methods: This is a quantitative cross-sectional descriptive analysis research design conducted through 48 stroke survivors selected from Dhaka district between August 2018 to March 2019. Participants were selected by the purposive sampling process. Data was collected through face to face semi-structure questions by using a developed questionnaire (Factors That Influence Return to Work After Stroke) Result: Only 42% of participants (mean age ± SD 45.92 ± 9.832 years) returned to work following their stroke and who have returned to work had low Modified Ranking Scale (mRS). The main barriers of returned to work are: poor functional use of affected arm and leg, difficulty with speech, low energy, poor memory, difficulty with vision, dizziness, pain, demotivated, attitude of superiors, attitude from subordinates, accessibility, poor concentration, difficulty with hearing, difficulty with thinking skills, self-sufficient and tires easily. The facilitators are: family take care, get well, boredom, enjoyment of work, financial, job-saving, personal development, pressure from family and motivation. Conclusion: The rate of return to work of stroke survivors is low. On the basis of this study, it is necessary to improve communication between therapist, stroke survivors about rehabilitation service and clients return to work. Keyword: Stroke, work, return to work, rehabilitation service.