ArticleHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2025
Understanding the Needs of Young and Middle-Aged Chinese People Who Have Experienced a Stroke Who Have Not Successfully Returned to Work: A Qualitative Study.
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- Nutritional literacy in young and middle-aged patients with ischemic stroke: a mixed-methods study with IMB model-guided analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Experiences of Young and Middle-Aged Stroke Patients with Hemiplegia Who Actively Participate in Rehabilitation Exercises and Their Perceptions of Well-Being: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2025Article
- Analysis of influencing factors and paths of social frailty in older adult patients with ischemic stroke: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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objectivesThe study aims to understand the return to work (RTW) needs of young and middle-aged people who have experienced a stroke and to contribute to the development of supportive RTW services.
designA qualitative study employing the phenomenological method.
participantsEleven young and middle-aged people who have experienced a stroke participated in the study.
methodsSemi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted and analysed using Colaizzi's 7-step method to identify and categorize the RTW needs of participants.
resultsThe analysis delineated four overarching thematic categories of RTW needs among the participants: self-management needs, emphasizing the regulation of symptoms, health maintenance and recovery planning; social support needs, highlighting the significance of workplace accommodations, professional medical guidance, and emotional encouragement from companions and family; the need for information related to returning to work, which includes accessing resources on rehabilitation opportunities, labour rights and professional consultation services; and personal development needs, focusing on fostering self-worth, identifying growth opportunities and acquiring new skills to adapt to changing professional demands.
conclusionThe diverse and comprehensive needs of young and middle-aged people who have experienced a stroke underscore the importance of multifaceted support from healthcare professionals. This support should encompass medical, psychological, informational and skill-development aspects and should involve enhanced communication and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to facilitate a successful RTW. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: This study was designed without direct involvement from patients or the public in the development of the research question, the design of the study, or the conduct of the research. This decision was informed by the specific focus on qualitative experiences and perceptions of stroke survivors regarding their RTW journey, which relied heavily on personal narratives and subjective accounts collected through individual interviews. However, the insights gained from these narratives have been crucial in shaping the research outcomes, emphasizing the patient-centred approach to understanding RTW barriers and facilitators. REPORTING
methodThis study followed the SRQR checklist for qualitative studies as its reporting method.
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