SynthesisJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2023
Return to work in head and neck cancer survivors: a systematic review.
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- Longitudinal correlates of psychological resilience during particle radiotherapy among patients with head and neck cancer: A cross-lagged panel network analysis.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2026Article
- Financial Toxicity in Selected Head and Neck Cancers: A Scoping Review of Measurement, Burden, and Outcomes.Cancers · 2026Review
- Multidomain predictors of long-term work disability in late survivorship after head and neck cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Return to work and its determinants among head and neck cancer survivors: a cross-sectional study.Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2026Article
- Quality of Life and Return to Work After Radiotherapy in Young Adults With Head-and-Neck Cancer-A Bicentric Cross-Sectional Observational Study.Cancer medicine · 2026Observational
- "Everything I do is for your own good!" Exploring the real experience of family support for cancer survivors' return-to-work in China: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Impact of head and neck cancer on the income of Italian employees.BMC public health · 2025Observational
- A latent profile analysis of cancer survivors' return to work adaptability and the associations between its' categories and financial toxicity.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Predictors of return-to-work after thyroid cancer surgery based on random forest model: a cross-sectional study.BMC surgery · 2025Article
- Screening for levels of social difficulties and unemployment in head and neck cancer patients by University of Washington Quality of Life Questionnaire (UW-QOL): Current status and cut-off point establishment.Journal of dental sciences · 2025Article
- Return to work in head and neck cancer survivors: an exploratory multimethod study at a cancer centre in Santiago, Chile.Ecancermedicalscience · 2025Article
- Factors related to the return to work of head and neck cancer patients diagnosed between 2004-2011 in Belgium: a multivariate Fine-Gray regression model analysis.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2024Article
- Organization of head and neck cancer rehabilitation care: a national survey among healthcare professionals in Dutch head and neck cancer centers.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2024Article
- Mapping the impact of malnutrition as defined by the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition and nutrition impact symptoms on the possibility of returning to work after treatment for head and neck cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Effects of a return to work program on the health and barriers to returning to work in head and neck cancer patients: A randomized controlled trial.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2023Article
- Predicting Return to Work after Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Is Challenging Due to Factors That Affect Work Ability.Cancers · 2023Article
- Evaluating Work Impairment as a Source of Financial Toxicity in Cancer Healthcare and Negative Impacts on Health Status.Cancer research communications · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeCancer survivors face higher rates of unemployment compared with individuals without a history of cancer. Compared to other cancer types, head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors face unique disease and treatment-specific issues that may limit return to work (RTW). This review aimed to determine employment outcomes of HNC survivors post-treatment and identify factors associated with RTW.
methodsA systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO in December 2021. Inclusion criteria included adults (≥ 18 years); completed treatment for HNC; data available on RTW post-treatment. Both quantitative and qualitative studies were considered. Studies were critically appraised and data synthesised narratively.
resultsTwenty-nine publications were included: 22 quantitative, four qualitative and three mixed methods. The proportion of HNC survivors who RTW ranged from 32 to 90%, with participants taking 3.6-11 months to RTW. Working in a professional role and having a supportive work environment were positively associated with RTW.
conclusionsThe proportion of HNC survivors who RTW varies significantly which may be due to the heterogeneity between the studies including difference in clinical characteristics of the participants and/or sample size. Future studies that are longitudinal, adequately powered and measure a range of clinical and demographic variables are needed to better understand the RTW experience and assist development of effective RTW strategies. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: This review suggests potential areas for intervention, including enhanced symptom management and engaging with employers to foster supportive work environments to support RTW of HNC survivors.
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