Working capacity after a subarachnoid haemorrhage: A six-year follow-up
Emma Westerlind, Hanna C. Persson, Katharina S. Sunnerhagen
Department of clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden: E-mail: westerlind.emma@gmail.com
DOI: 10.2340/16501977-2271
Lay Abstract
Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) can lead to long-term disabilities. It is a major health issue for the affected person and can affect working capacity. We investigated working capacity after SAH with a long-term perspective. Of 30 participants of working age and working capacity at time of the SAH, 73% regained their working capacity during the six-year follow up. The regain of working capacity continued until 2.5 years after the SAH. Less symptoms at arrival to the hospital and low level of dependence at discharge were associated with better chance of regaining working capacity. The results from this study could be useful for individualizing the rehabilitation for the affected person.
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