ArticleAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing2025
Factors facilitating effective collaboration between labor and social security attorneys and medical professionals in supporting cancer survivors balancing treatment and work.
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Objective: This study aims to identify the key factors that enable effective collaboration between labor and social security attorneys and health care professionals in supporting cancer survivors who are balancing treatment and work. By understanding what attorneys consider essential for successful collaboration with health care professionals, this research seeks to improve the interprofessional support system for cancer survivors managing both their health and work. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted among labor and Social Security Attorneys in two prefectures in Japan's Kansai region. Qualitative text analysis and hierarchical cluster analysis were used to identify essential factors for smooth coordination between these professionals and medical practitioners. Results: Twelve key factors were identified, including the need for clear medical information without reliance on internet searches, prognosis-based employment considerations, improved understanding of employment regulations by medical professionals, and enhanced information-sharing practices. Additionally, issues such as differences in perception between medical professionals and cancer survivors, the necessity of specifying work restrictions based on treatment policies, and the importance of estimated return-to-work timelines were highlighted. Conclusions: Effective collaboration between Labor and Social Security Attorneys and medical professionals requires clear, structured communication of medical information tailored to individual work conditions. Medical professionals should ensure that their recommendations regarding employment are specific, practical, and easily interpretable by non-medical professionals. Strengthening multidisciplinary cooperation will contribute to better support systems for cancer survivors in maintaining their employment while undergoing treatment.
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