ArticleInternal medicine journal2025
Return-to-work in lung transplant recipients: an Australian perspective.
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- Tailored Personas for Lung Transplant Recipients' Return-to-Work Experiences: A Secondary Analysis of Qualitative Data.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundReturn-to-work (RTW) following lung transplant has been associated with increased quality of life, but little is known regarding the rates of and barriers to this in the Australian population.
aimsWe aimed to describe, characterise and determine predictors of return to work and social participation in Australian lung transplant recipients. We also sought to explore the relationship between return to work and quality of life.
methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study at the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne between October 2018 and August 2019. The questionnaire evaluated demographics, transplant history, respiratory parameters, employment history and social integration prior to and after lung transplantation.
resultsA total of 172 lung transplant recipients were included for analysis. The population was mostly male (56.5%), median age 61 years (interquartile range (IQR) 49.8-67.0) and median time from transplant 4 years (IQR 2-7). A total of 19.2% of patients were working at time of transplant, with 35.5% working after transplant representing an increase in workforce engagement of 84.8% (P < 0.001). A total of 96% of those who returned to work reported an improvement in quality of life. Median time to RTW after transplant was 180 days (IQR 90-360). Multivariable analysis demonstrated an increased rate of RTW in younger recipients (odds ratio (OR) 0.94, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.89-0.99, adjusted P = 0.029), at greater length of time after transplant (OR 1.09, 95% CI 0.99-1.19, P = 0.084), among those working at the time of transplant (OR 9.55, 95% CI 2.70-33.75, P < 0.001) and with higher socioeconomic status (OR 1.02, 95% CI 1.01-1.04, P = 0.009). Recipients with cystic fibrosis were more likely to RTW (65.8%) than those with other underlying conditions.
conclusionsRTW should be encouraged in lung transplant recipients. Targeted supports and resources aimed at younger recipients may result in greater workforce engagement and overall outcomes after transplant.
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