ArticleJournal of occupational rehabilitation2014
Return to work following breast cancer treatment: the employers' side.
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- The experiences and perceptions of employers on cancer survivors returning to work: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- A randomised feasibility trial of an employer-based intervention for enhancing successful return to work of cancer survivors (MiLES intervention).BMC public health · 2021Trial
- A scoping review on information and support needs regarding cancer and work: part II-needs of employers and professionals in supporting cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Review
- Recognition During the Return-to-Work Process in Workers with Common Mental Disorders.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2023Article
- 'Beyond Cancer' Rehabilitation Program to Support Breast Cancer Survivors to Return to Health, Wellness and Work: Feasibility Study Outcomes.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Article
- Work resumption and retention in patients with advanced cancer: Experiences and perspectives of general and occupational health care professionals.European journal of cancer care · 2022Article
- Understanding Cancer Survivors' Needs and Experiences Returning to Work Post-Treatment: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Article
- Enhancing Emotional Skills of Managers to Support the Return to Work of Cancer Survivors: A Research Opinion Focusing on Value, Feasibility and Challenges.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Late effects of cancer (treatment) and work ability: guidance by managers and professionals.BMC public health · 2021Article
- The Use and Perceived Usefulness of an Online Toolbox Targeted at Employers (MiLES Intervention) for Enhancing Successful Return to Work of Cancer Survivors.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Colorectal Cancer and Return to Work: A Pilot Study of Recruiting Cancer Survivors and Their Employers.The Permanente journal · 2021Article
- Returning to Work After Cancer in Australia: What Facilitates a Positive Return to Work Experience?Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2021Article
- Employers' Experience on Involvement in Sickness Absence/Return to Work Support for Employees with Cancer in Small Enterprises.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2020Article
- The challenge of return to work in workers with cancer: employer priorities despite variation in social policies related to work and health.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2020Article
- Supporting the Return to Work After Cancer in Romania: Exploring Employers' Perspectives.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2020Article
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- Managing Employees Undergoing Total Hip and Knee Replacement: Experiences of Workplace Representatives.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2019Article
- Employees Diagnosed with Cancer: Current Perspectives and Future Directions from an Employer's Point of View.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2019Review
- What Employer Actions Are Considered Most Important for the Return to Work of Employees with Cancer? A Delphi Study Among Employees and Employers.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2019Article
- Inequality in income change among cancer survivors five years after diagnosis: Evidence from a French national survey.PloS one · 2019Article
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Abstract
purposeResearch on employers' experiences with return to work (RTW) of employees with breast cancer is lacking. Employers seem to be the key people to create good working conditions. Our aim is to explore how Belgian employers experience their role and responsibility in RTW of employees with breast cancer.
methodsUsing a qualitative design (Grounded Theory) 17 employers from the public (7), private (5) and non-profit (5) sector, directly involved in the RTW process, were interviewed. The analysis was based on the Qualitative Analysis Guide of Leuven (QUAGOL) with constant data comparison and interactive team dialogue as important guiding characteristics.
resultsRTW of employees with breast cancer is experienced by employers as an intangible process that is difficult to manage. This was expressed in (1) concern, referring to the employer's personal and emotional involvement, (2) uncertainty about the course of illness and the guidance needed by the employee and (3) specific dilemmas in the RTW process (when does one infringe on employee privacy; employee vs. organization interest; employers' personal vs. professional role). The degree to which this was experienced related to variety in organizational, employer, and employee factors.
conclusionsThe findings of this study confirm the importance of the employer's involvement in RTW of employees with breast cancer and contribute to a better understanding of its complexity. The employers did their best to grasp the intangibility of the RTW process. Further research is needed to refine these findings and to discover the specific needs of employers regarding supporting RTW of breast cancer patients.
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