ArticleWork (Reading, Mass.)2016
Work-related barriers, facilitators, and strategies of breast cancer survivors working during curative treatment.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Vulnerabilities in workplace features for essential workers with breast cancer: Implications for the COVID-19 pandemic.Work (Reading, Mass.) · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundResearch has identified barriers and facilitators affecting cancer survivors' return to work (RTW) following the end of active treatment (surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy). However, few studies have focused on barriers and facilitators that cancer survivors experience while working during active treatment. Strategies used by cancer survivors to solve work-related problems during active treatment are underexplored.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to describe factors that impact, either positively or negatively, breast cancer survivors' work activities during active treatment.
methodsSemi-structured, recorded interviews were conducted with 35 breast cancer survivors who worked during active treatment. Transcripts of interviews were analyzed using inductive content analysis to identify themes regarding work-related barriers, facilitators and strategies.
resultsBarriers identified included symptoms, emotional distress, appearance change, time constraints, work characteristics, unsupportive supervisors and coworkers, family issues and other illness. Facilitators included positive aspects of work, support outside of work, and coworker and supervisor support. Strategies included activities to improve health-related issues and changes to working conditions and tasks.
conclusionsBreast cancer survivors encounter various barriers during active treatment. Several facilitators and strategies can help survivors maintain productive work activities.
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