Breast cancer specialists' perspective on their role in their patients' return to work: A
                    qualitative study

Lamort-Bouché, Marion; Péron, Julien; Broc, Guillaume; Kochan, Angélika; Jordan, Clémentine; Letrilliart, Laurent; Fervers, Béatrice; Fassier, Jean‐Baptiste

doi:10.5271/sjweh.3847

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“…In France, Lamort-Bouché et al (2020) studied the perspective of breast cancer specialists on their role in their patients RTW [ 20 ]. In this study, health providers had varying roles, ranging from non-involvement to frequent discussions with their patients.…”

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The role of general practitioners in the work guidance of cancer patients: views of general practitioners and occupational physicians

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Purpose To explore views of general practitioners (GPs) and occupational physicians (OPs) on the role of GPs in work guidance of cancer patients. Methods Between 2016 and 2019, two focus groups with GPs (N = 17) and two focus groups with OPs (N = 10) were conducted. Focus group discussions were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were analysed by data-driven analysis. Results GPs generally indicated that they inquire about patients’ occupations but do not structurally document these. GPs described offering support and advice to patients regarding their work, while other GPs stated they do not interfere with their patients’ work or return to work (RTW) process. In general, GPs stated that they do not aspire a professional role in the work guidance of patients, due to lack of expertise and not having sufficient knowledge in work regulations and legislation. In contrast, OPs anticipated a proactive role from GPs concerning work guidance in cancer patients, and they expected GPs to refer cancer patients to the OP, when required. Moreover, they emphasised the importance of communication between GPs and OPs about patients’ work-related problems to achieve common goals. Conclusions GPs can contribute to cancer patients’ RTW process by supporting patients, giving advice and providing referral to other health professionals. Better cooperation between GPs and OPs may improve work guidance in cancer patients. Implications for Cancer Survivors When cancer patients with work-related issues get appropriate advice and support from GPs and referred in time to OPs, the RTW process and staying at work of cancer patients may be positively affected.

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The role of general practitioners in the work guidance of cancer patients: views of general practitioners and occupational physicians

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“…Furthermore, qualitative research is valuable when the aim is to describe the larger social context in relation to the topic of interest (6). For example, qualitative research could aid in better understanding how workers with, eg, cancer or chronic conditions are successful in staying at or returning to work (11)(12)(13)(14)(15). Experience and interpretation of symptoms and limitations can provide information on a wide range of barriers and facilitators of working with chronic conditions that are difficult to capture in quantitative data.…”

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“… In the introduction, a case should be made for why qualitative research was the most appropriate route to answer the research question. For example, explain why it is important that we know experiences of professionals about return to work of cancer patients ( 11 ). Describe how this will contribute to what is already known.…”

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How qualitative studies can strengthen occupational health research

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“…Supporting the RTW of a cancer survivor therefore requires action from each of these stakeholders. Specific interventions and tools need to be developed according to these stakeholders' support requirements [10,11,13,14].…”

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Identification of actions to be taken by managers to facilitate the return to work of cancer survivors: Consensus between managers and cancer survivors

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Background Managers are considered to be main stakeholders in the return to work (RTW) of cancer survivors. However, the perspectives of cancer survivors and managers differ on what managerial actions should be taken during the RTW of cancer survivors. This difference might put effective collaboration and successful RTW at risk. Therefore, this study aims to reach consensus among managers and cancer survivors on the managerial actions to be taken during the four different RTW phases of cancer survivors (i.e., Disclosure, Treatment, RTW plan, Actual RTW). Methods The Technique for Research of Information by Animation of a Group of Experts (TRIAGE) was implemented with managers and cancer survivors (hereafter referred to as “experts”). An initial list of 24 actions was derived from a previous study. Firstly, for each action, fifteen experts were asked to indicate individually how important this action is per RTW phase (Likert scale from 1 – “Not important at all” to 6 – “Very important”). Consensus was reached when ≥ 80% (i.e., ≥ twelve experts) of the experts rated that action ≥5. Secondly, for each phase of the RTW process, the 15 actions with the highest percentage were discussed with eight experts during the collective consultation, except for the actions that already reached consensus. After discussion, the experts voted whether each action was important (“yes” / “no”) and consensus required ≥ 87.5% (i.e., ≥ seven experts) of the experts to consider an action as important. Results Twenty-five managerial actions were finally retained for at least one of the RTW phases, e.g., Disclosure: “respect privacy” and “radiate a positive attitude”, Treatment: “show appreciation” and “allow sufficient sick leave”, RTW Plan: “tailor” and “communicate”, and Actual RTW: “support practically” and “balance interest”. Conclusion Cancer survivors and managers reached consensus on the importance of 25 managerial actions, distributed into each phase of the RTW process. These actions should be considered an interplay of managerial actions by different stakeholders on the part of the employer (e.g., direct supervisor, HR-manager), and should be a responsibility that is shared by these stakeholders. The collective implementation of these actions within the company will help cancer survivors feel fully supported.

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Breast cancer specialists' perspective on their role in their patients' return to work: A qualitative study

Cited by 16 publications

References 48 publications

The role of general practitioners in the work guidance of cancer patients: views of general practitioners and occupational physicians

The role of general practitioners in the work guidance of cancer patients: views of general practitioners and occupational physicians

How qualitative studies can strengthen occupational health research

Identification of actions to be taken by managers to facilitate the return to work of cancer survivors: Consensus between managers and cancer survivors

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