ArticleBMC public health2013
Using intervention mapping to develop a work-related guidance tool for those affected by cancer.
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- Prognostic factors affecting return to work in cancer patients: a systematic review.Occupational and environmental medicine · 2025Pooled it
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- Return to Work Interventions for Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and a Methodological Critique.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Pooled it
- Interventions Developed with the Intervention Mapping Protocol in Work Disability Prevention: A Systematic Review of the Literature.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2019Pooled it
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- Using Qualitative Methods to Understand the Interconnections Between Cities and Health: A Methodological Review.Public health reviews · 2024Review
- Using intervention mapping to develop evidence-based toolkits that support workers on long-term sick leave and their managers.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- An anxiety management intervention for people with substance use disorders (ITASUD): An intervention mapping approach based on Peplau's theory.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Usage of a Web-Based Workplace and Symptom Self-Management Intervention Tool to Improve Work Ability for Breast Cancer Survivors.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2022Article
- Work-related support in clinical care for patients with a chronic disease: development of an intervention.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2022Review
- Development and initial testing of a multi-stakeholder intervention for Lynch syndrome cascade screening: an intervention mapping approach.BMC health services research · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundWorking-aged individuals diagnosed and treated for cancer require support and assistance to make decisions regarding work. However, healthcare professionals do not consider the work-related needs of patients and employers do not understand the full impact cancer can have upon the employee and their work. We therefore developed a work-related guidance tool for those diagnosed with cancer that enables them to take the lead in stimulating discussion with a range of different healthcare professionals, employers, employment agencies and support services. The tool facilitates discussions through a set of questions individuals can utilise to find solutions and minimise the impact cancer diagnosis, prognosis and treatment may have on their employment, sick leave and return to work outcomes. The objective of the present article is to describe the systematic development and content of the tool using Intervention Mapping Protocol (IMP).
methodsThe study used the first five steps of the intervention mapping process to guide the development of the tool. A needs assessment identified the 'gaps' in information/advice received from healthcare professionals and other stakeholders. The intended outcomes and performance objectives for the tool were then identified followed by theory-based methods and an implementation plan. A draft of the tool was developed and subjected to a two-stage Delphi process with various stakeholders. The final tool was piloted with 38 individuals at various stages of the cancer journey.
resultsThe tool was designed to be a self-led tool that can be used by any person with a cancer diagnosis and working for most types of employers. The pilot study indicated that the tool was relevant and much needed.
conclusionsIntervention Mapping is a valuable protocol for designing complex guidance tools. The process and design of this particular tool can lend itself to other situations both occupational and more health-care based.
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