Table 3.

Facilitators of return to work in patients after cardiac surgery

Main category	Subordinate category	Subcategory
Perceived psychosocial support	Perceived comprehensive family support	Spiritual support of the spouse Help with daily activities Observance of health issues by the family Family support in health and care
	Educational support of the treatment team	Receive partial self-care training from the treatment team Physician’s readiness to respond
	Relative support from the institution	Terms and conditions related to disease Sensitivity and attention of managers/employers Collaborative assistance
Individual characteristics	Beliefs	Belief in the sanctity of work Positive attitude to work
	Consolidation of economic affairs	Meeting the needs of life Maintain family economic status
	Independence	Self-reliance Tendency to be independent
Occupational factors	Maintain years of service	Maintain years of work insurance Maintain service continuity
	Legal requirements	Employment status and work obligation Legal regulations related to work
	Influence of jobs	Earn credit by job The desire to work arises from an inner need