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The participants experienced random support from stakeholders and lack of guidance from the healthcare system. (4)\n                      <jats:italic>A sense of loneliness,<\/jats:italic>\n                      due to their inability to tolerate being around others.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Recognition in daily life seem to play a key role in the RTW process for individuals with persistent symptoms following a concussion. They struggle to balance their limitations to match their desire to both work and family life. The support they received was often random and they felt lonely. 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