Geschlechtsspezifische Aspekte der Rückkehr zur Arbeit bei Patientinnen und Patienten mit einer Krebserkrankung

Abstract

Due to improved prognosis most cancer survivors are nowadays able to return to work. This review explored gender-related differences in work-related outcomes after cancer. A systematic search of studies on work-related issues in cancer survivors published between January 2001 and July 2011 was conducted. 44 original publications met the inclusion criteria (adult cancer survivors, focus on work-related outcomes, gender-specific report of results). The results of these studies indicate that impaired work ability is more common among female cancer survivors than among male cancer survivors as well as the reduction of working hours and income losses. Supportive work environments seem to be particularly helpful for the successful and long-lasting re-integration of female survivors. More systematic research and separate analyses for women and men are needed to fully comprehend gender differences in work-related outcomes. Broader knowledge can then be helpful in creating gender-specific return-to-work interventions.

Return to work in prostate cancer survivors – findings from a prospective study on occupational reintegration following a cancer rehabilitation program

“…As different cancer sites are associated with varying prognosis, symptom burden and treatment procedures, RTW research should be geared to specific cancer survivor groups. Further, work should be considered as a key aspect of life and self-identity among working-age men [ 14 – 16 ], and studies on cancer and employment suggest gender-differences regarding various RTW outcomes [ 17 ]. In prior studies, prostate cancer survivors showed lower employment rates [ 7 , 18 ], a higher probability to retire [ 19 ], longer absence from work [ 11 , 20 ] and worse levels of work ability [ 21 , 22 ] compared to men without cancer diagnosis.…”

Occupational rehabilitation of male breast cancer patients: Return patterns, motives, experiences, and implications—A qualitative study

“…Current knowledge on occupational rehabilitation is derived from studies including various cancer types or female breast cancer patients only, although research suggests that RTW-related problems vary by cancer type (Kiasuwa Mbengi et al, 2016) and predict gender-specific work-related outcomes after cancer (Ullrich et al, 2012), which underscores the necessity to investigate the specific RTW experiences of MBPCs.…”

Return to work after cancer–the impact of working conditions: A Norwegian Register-based Study.

“…be linked to RTW [24,[31][32][33][34][35][36]. Furthermore, current studies have documented social strati cation in RTW, wherein cancer survivors with lower socioeconomic status face higher risks of unemployment, impaired work ability, reduced working hours, and nancial burdens [29,[37][38][39][40]. In addition to the individual level, factors related to the environmental level, such as workplace accommodation and services received from health or vocational support services, have also been reported to be linked to RTW [41][42][43][44].…”