Work

 

Recommendations 6.29.1

A. Every person should be asked about the work and/or leisure activities they undertook before their stroke

 B. Patients who wish to return to work (paid or unpaid employment) should:

• have their work requirements established with their employer (provided the patient agrees)
• be assessed cognitively, linguistically and practically to establish their potential
• be advised on the most suitable time and way to return to work, if this is practical
• be referred to a specialist in employment for people with disability if extra assistance or advice is needed (a disability employment advisor, in England)
• be referred to a specialist vocational rehabilitation team if the disability employment advisor is unable to provide the necessary rehabilitation

N.B. Recommendation "C" relates to leisure and can be found in the "Leisure and rehabilitation" presentation.

Sources 6.29.2

A. Consensus; National Stroke Strategy quality markers 15 and 16

B. Consensus; National Stroke Strategy quality marker 16