Return to Work and Participation in Society After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest [Original Articles]

Conclusions: OHCA survivors reported a more restricted societal participation 6 months post-arrest, and their return to work was lower compared with ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction controls. Cognitive impairment was significantly associated with lower participation, together with the closely related symptoms of fatigue, depression, and restricted mobility. These predictive variables may be used during follow-up to identify OHCA survivors at risk of a less successful recovery that may benefit from further support and rehabilitation. Clinical Trial Registration: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01946932.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care, Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Quality and Outcomes Original Articles Source Type: research