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Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation

21-03-2024 | Stroke | Systematic Review

Interventions to Support the Return to Work for Individuals with Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Authors: Jiaxuan Li, Xi Pan, Zhi Wang, Weiying Zhong, Lin Yao, Lan Xu

Published in: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation

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Abstract

Purpose

An increasing number of individuals with stroke are having difficulties in returning to work, having a significant impact on both individuals and society. The aims of this meta-analysis were to summarize the interventions to support the return to work (RTW) for individuals with stroke and to quantitatively evaluate the efficacy of each type of intervention.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were searched until 26 June 2023, and the list of references of the initially included articles was also searched. Two researchers independently performed the search, screening, selection, and data extraction. The primary outcome was RTW rate (the RTW rate was defined as the proportion of individuals who returned to work in each group (intervention and control) at the endpoint). Pooled risk ratio (RR) was estimated using a random-effects model with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results

A total of 13 studies representing 4,282 individuals with stroke were included in our study. Results showed that physiological interventions could improve the RTW rate of individuals with stroke (RR: 1.19, 95% CI: 1.01 to 1.42, I2 = 72%). And receiving intravenous thrombolytic therapy was beneficial in promoting the RTW in individuals with stroke. Subgroup analysis and meta-regression analysis showed that the individuals’ functional status during hospitalization was the only source of heterogeneity. Psychological interventions had little or no effect on the RTW rate of individuals with stroke (RR: 1.20, 95% CI: 0.58 to 2.51, I2 = 30%). Work-related interventions had little or no effect on the RTW rate of the individuals with stroke (RR:1.36,95%CI: 0.99 to 1.88, I2 = 73%). The subgroup analysis showed that country, age, and follow-up method were the sources of heterogeneity.

Conclusion

Physiological intervention promoted the RTW of individuals with stroke. But, the effect of psychological and work-related interventions in promoting the RTW of individuals with stroke was not significant. We anticipate that these findings may inform the design of future interventions. For future research, we recommend that more high-quality randomized controlled trials be conducted to further promote the RTW of individuals with stroke.
Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO Registration Number, CRD42023443668.
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Metadata
Title
Interventions to Support the Return to Work for Individuals with Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors
Jiaxuan Li
Xi Pan
Zhi Wang
Weiying Zhong
Lin Yao
Lan Xu
Publication date
21-03-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Keyword
Stroke
Published in
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
Print ISSN: 1053-0487
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3688
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-024-10178-y