Employers’ needs when supporting stroke survivors to return to work: A mixed-methods study

The aim of this study was to explore employers’ needs for supporting stroke survivors to return to- and stay in work post-stroke. Study objectives were as follows: 1) To identify and explore factors influencing employers’ support for stroke survivors returning to work; 2) Describe the frequency and distribution of employer-related barriers, and investigate their relationships with employers’ socio-demographic characteristics; and 3) Integrate findings across data sources to increase validity and understanding of employers’ needs.