ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021
A scoping review of return to work decision-making and experiences of breast cancer survivors in Korea.
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- Associations of in-hospital recovery, cancer self-management self-efficacy, and perceived social support with early return to work in young and middle-aged patients undergoing lung cancer surgery: a prospective cohort study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- From treatment to return to work in chilean breast cancer survivors: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Predictors of return-to-work after thyroid cancer surgery based on random forest model: a cross-sectional study.BMC surgery · 2025Article
- Return to work or leaving work? Differences of return to work between breast cancer patients and the general population and determinants of return to work.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Observational
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- Return-to-Work Support Needs and Influencing Factors Among Korean Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study.Oncology nursing forum · 2025Article
- Experiences of healthcare professionals returning to work post breast cancer diagnosis in China: A descriptive qualitative study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Cancer Recurrence Fear and Return to Work in Breast Cancer Survivors:The Mediating Effects of Health Literacy.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Article
- Factors affecting return to work in breast cancer survivors in Korea: a cross-sectional study.Women's health nursing (Seoul, Korea) · 2024Article
- Measures of Work-life Balance and Interventions of Reasonable Accommodations for the Return to Work of Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review.Safety and health at work · 2024Article
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- Factors influencing employment rates and states after liver transplantation in China: A multi-centre cross-sectional study.Nursing open · 2023Article
- Breast cancer and occupation: Non-parametric and parametric net survival analyses among Swiss women (1990-2014).Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- The role of physical arm function and demographic disparities in breast cancer survivors' ability to return to work.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Review
- Breast Cancer Survivorship: the Role of Rehabilitation According to the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health-a Scoping Review.Current oncology reports · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeReturn to work (RTW) is an important component of cancer survivorship for individual rehabilitation and economic development. The focus of prior research on cancer survivor RTW has generally been on Western and general cancer populations. There is a need to examine the existing research on RTW decisions and experiences in Korean breast cancer survivors (BCS).
methodsThis scoping review followed the framework of Arksey and O'Malley, which consisted of identifying the research question, discovering and selecting studies, charting data, analyzing results, and incorporating expert consultations. Quality assessments and a thematic map were included.
resultsOut of 863 original articles found in the literature search, 8 articles met the inclusion criteria. Majority were published in the past 5 years. The scope of the field, socio-demographic and clinical associations, and factors associated with RTW decision-making and experiences were reported. In the thematic analysis, 4 main categories were derived.
conclusionsFuture research needs to be conducted on effective RTW interventions targeting various educational backgrounds, socioeconomic levels, and job types. More institutional and social support would encourage more successful RTW through educational awareness, financial assistance, and workplace accommodations. Future studies should focus on interdisciplinary RTW efforts with multiple stakeholders. IMPLICATION FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: BCS need programs that include social support, individual coping strategies, reliable RTW information, physical rehabilitation, vocational counseling, workplace allowances, and psychological support. More support should be provided through extending the work law and engaging employers. If they desire to resume working, BCS should be fully supported with RTW specific resources.
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