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ArticleBMC primary care2022

Views of breast cancer survivors on work participation guidance by general practitioners: a qualitative study.

Marie-Christine Sarfo, Kristel M van Asselt, Monique H Frings-Dresen, Femke de Jong, Nynke van Dijk, Angela G E M de Boer

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Article in BMC primary care, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Marie-Christine SarfoAmsterdam UMC, Department General Practice, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Kristel M van AsseltAmsterdam UMC, Department General Practice, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Monique H Frings-DresenAmsterdam UMC, Department Public and Occupational Health/Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Femke de JongAmsterdam UMC, Department General Practice, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Nynke van DijkAmsterdam UMC, Department General Practice, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Angela G E M de BoerAmsterdam UMC, Department Public and Occupational Health/Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands. a.g.deboer@amsterdamumc.nl.
Amsterdam University Medical Centers · NLUniversity of Amsterdam · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBreast cancer survivors can be at high risk of having work-related problems. Previous studies suggest that GPs could discuss work participation with cancer patients and provide guidance. The aim this study is to explore the experiences and expectations of breast cancer survivors with their GPs' role regarding guidance on work participation and return to work.

methodsA qualitative study with Dutch female breast cancer survivors was held in the Netherlands. Four focus groups with 25 participants were conducted and audio-taped. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis.

resultsBreast cancer survivors reported a wide range of experiences with guidance from their GPs regarding work participation. Patients who contacted their GPs with work-related issues felt listened to during the consultation. Some patients experienced very limited or no guidance, while others were intensively guided by their GPs. The guidance was provided in the form of counseling, psychosocial support, and referral to other health care professionals. When cancer patients experienced problems with reintegration in work, they expected GPs to have a supportive and referring role in work participation guidance.

conclusionIn returning to work, breast cancer survivors expect their GPs to play a supportive role, especially when they encounter difficulties in reintegrating. However, their actual experience of guidance received from their GPs varied, from none received at all, to intensive support provided.

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Breast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsGeneral PractitionersFemaleHumansPhysician-Patient RelationsQualitative ResearchCancer survivorsFocus groupsGeneral practiceQualitative researchReturn to work

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