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ArticleContemporary clinical trials communications2020

A return-to-work intervention protocol directed at cancer patients (self-assessment, tailored information & lifestyle management for returning to work among cancer patients, START): A multi-center, randomized controlled trial.

Ka Ryeong Bae, Danbee Kang, Jae Yoon Yi, Yeojin Ahn, Im-Ryung Kim, Sun-Seog Kweon, Jin Seok Ahn, Seok Jin Nam, Young Mog Shim, Mison Chun and 2 more

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Article in Contemporary clinical trials communications, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Ka Ryeong BaeDepartment of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
Danbee KangDepartment of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
Jae Yoon YiDepartment of Public Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, South Korea.
Yeojin AhnDepartment of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
Im-Ryung KimDepartment of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
Sun-Seog KweonDepartment of Preventive Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea.
Jin Seok AhnDepartment of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
Seok Jin NamDepartment of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
Young Mog ShimDepartment of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
Mison ChunDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea.
Jaesung HeoDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea.
Juhee ChoDepartment of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.
Samsung Medical Center · KRAjou University · KRChonnam National University Hwasun Hospital · KRSeoul National University · KR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis study describes the protocol for the design and evaluation of a self-assessment based educational program supporting cancer patients' return-to-work (RTW), prior to its complete and ongoing implementation.

methodsWe designed a multi-center, randomized controlled trial with three follow-up points. The study population (N = 239) includes recently diagnosed cancer patients who plan to receive active treatment at two university hospitals in Korea. A pre-test is conducted at the point of enrollment for both groups. The intervention group receives a leaflet clarifying misconceptions about RTW and is shown a video clip of patient interviews concerning RTW. The control group receives a booklet about cancer and nutrition, and is not provided with further intervention. After active treatment, the intervention group receives a one-time, face-to-face education session with an oncology nurse. Following the education session, both groups receive three follow-up phone calls. The first follow-up call occurs at the end of intervention and at the end of active treatment for intervention and control groups, respectively. The next two follow-up calls will be conducted one month and a year following the post-test. The primary outcome is whether the patient has RTW or has plans to RTW, and the secondary outcome is knowledge of RTW.

resultsAs of April 2020, 239 patients have been enrolled in the trial. Statistical analyses will be conducted upon trial completion in December 2020. DISCUSSION: We hypothesize that the provision of RTW education near diagnosis will not only enhance patients' intentions to RTW, but also effectively encourage them to RTW.

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EducationNeoplasmsOncologyReturn to workSurvivorship

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PMCPMC7451719
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