Open AccessSelf-rated health and return to work after first-time stroke
Author(s) -
Louise Pape Larsen,
Karin Biering,
Soeren Paaske Johnsen,
Grethe Andersen,
Niels Henrik Hjøllund
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of rehabilitation medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.893
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1651-2081
pISSN - 1650-1977
DOI - 10.2340/16501977-2061
Subject(s) - stroke (engine) , medicine , danish , physical therapy , population , cohort , cohort study , gerontology , environmental health , mechanical engineering , philosophy , linguistics , engineering
Self-rated health is an essential aspect of life after stroke, and return to work is considered one of the most important outcomes for younger stroke patients. The aim of this study was to examine whether self-rated health 3 months after stroke, clinical and demographic determinants are independently associated with return to work and subsequent work-stability.