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Semi-structured interviews were employed to collect data, and reflexive thematic analysis methods were used to understand participants\u2019 perspectives within their context.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three themes were identified: (1) \u2018My classroom never stops\u2019, (2) \u2018Invisible injury: understanding affects expectations\u2019, and (3) \u2018Trying to link everyone together\u2019. Findings indicated participants felt pressure to return to work (RTW) quickly after their injury to minimise disruption to others. Pressure to RTW was explicit from employers, whom some participants perceived as lacking an understanding of mTBI. Furthermore, teachers face challenges in implementing accommodations due to a lack of flexibility in work hours and tasks. 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