Informing the development of multidisciplinary interventions to help breast cancer patients return to work: a qualitative study

Martin, Élise; Meglio, Antonio Di; Menvielle, Gwenn; Arvis, Johanna; Bourmaud, Aurélie; Michiels, Stefan; Pistilli, Barbara; Vaz-Luís, Inês; Dumas, Agnès

doi:10.1007/s00520-022-07262-5

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“…The limitations of this study include sample size, which was nevertheless larger than that of other qualitative studies [ 39 , 43 , 96 , 97 , 98 ] that were sometimes limited to just six or seven cases [ 46 , 97 ]. Apparently, ours is the largest qualitative study in the literature; what is more, none of the qualitative studies published to date were combined with quantitative analysis, and none with personalized job adaptation proposals.…”

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Supporting Return to Work after Breast Cancer: A Mixed Method Study

Magnavita,

Di Prinzio,

Meraglia

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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Breast cancer (BC) is the most common invasive cancer in the world. Most BC survivors (BCSs) continue working while dealing with cancer-related disabilities. BCSs’ return-to-work (RTW) after cancer treatment is an important stage of their recovery and is associated with a higher survival rate. In this study, we addressed the RTW of BCSs with the intention of facilitating this process through direct action in the workplace. Thirty-two women who requested assistance from January to December 2022 were enrolled in the study. Semi-structured interviews and medical examinations were conducted by a team of three physicians. Interviews were analyzed using Thematic Analysis. Moreover, a quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted to compare the health status of BCSs with that of a control group of 160 working women, using standardized questionnaires on work ability, fatigue, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and happiness. BCSs were also asked to rate the level of organizational justice they perceived at work prior to their illness. From the qualitative analysis emerged three facilitating/hindering themes: (1) person-related factors, (2) company-related factors, and (3) society-related factors. In the quantitative analysis, BCSs had significantly higher scores for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and fatigue, and lower levels of happiness than controls. The RTW of BCSs entails adapting working conditions and providing adequate support. The work-related analysis of each case made it possible to highlight the measures that need to be taken in the workplace to promote RTW. The treatment of cancer should be paired with advice on the best way to regain the ability to work.

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Supporting Return to Work after Breast Cancer: A Mixed Method Study

Magnavita,

Di Prinzio,

Meraglia

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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“…A personalized model have shown not only benefits in oncological terms, but also in quality of life and this is a possible solution for the current weaknesses in the health care system and treatments. 44 Several studies recommend that MDT should be implemented as a national health policy, nevertheless, this is currently more practiced in high-income countries but there is a gap in developing countries that still should be addressed 38,41,43 which is attributed to several factors such as understaffed services, fragmentation of the services, lacking of infrastructure, and diverse geography. 45 Some countries have been able to form and execute MDT despite these barriers with improved survival rates of the patients but it requires well organized groups and well implemented health care policies, 40 as well as education to the patients to be compliant with the treatment and maximize the impact of their treatment.…”

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“…The understanding that every patient is different from a clinical, pathological, and social aspect is crucial when treating cancer. A personalized model have shown not only benefits in oncological terms, but also in quality of life and this is a possible solution for the current weaknesses in the health care system and treatments 44 . Several studies recommend that MDT should be implemented as a national health policy, nevertheless, this is currently more practiced in high‐income countries but there is a gap in developing countries that still should be addressed 38,41,43 which is attributed to several factors such as understaffed services, fragmentation of the services, lacking of infrastructure, and diverse geography 45 .…”

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Bridging frontiers: The role of a Global Breast Research Working Group

Reyes‐Monasterio,

Möller,

Lozada‐Martinez

et al. 2024

Journal of Surgical Oncology

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Breast cancer remains a significant cause of death for women globally, despite advancements in detection and treatment, low‐ and middle‐income countries face unique obstacles. Role of Research Working Group (RWG) can expedite research progress by fostering collaboration between scientists, clinicians, and stakeholders. Benefits of a Global RWG include pooling resources and expertise to develop new research ideas, addressing disparities, and building local research capacity, with the potential to improve breast cancer research and outcomes.

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Readiness for return-to-work model-based analysis of return-to-work perception of young and middle-aged colorectal cancer patients with stoma in the early postoperative period: a descriptive qualitative study

Ren

Ying

Zhang

et al. 2023

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Purpose: With an increase in the number of young and middle-aged colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with stoma, understanding their perception about return to work (RTW) can guide medical professionals to provide appropriate rehabilitation strategies, which can eventually improve patients' readiness for RTW and enable them to achieve nal rehabilitation. The present study aimed to investigate the RTW-related perceptions of young and middle-aged CRC patients with stoma after surgery.Methods: From 2021 to 2022, we conducted a basic interpretive qualitative study involving semistructured interviews with 17 CRC patients with stoma in two grade 3A hospitals in China. This study was based on the readiness for return to work (RRTW) model. Data collection was continued until data saturation was reached, and all data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed by Colaizzi's phenomenologicalmethod.Results: The following three key themes were identi ed: (1) self-e cacy; (2) decision balance; and (3) change process. Eight subthemes were formulated that were included within the respective main themes. Conclusion:In light of the current low self-e cacy and unsatisfactory willingness of patients with stoma about RTW, we suggest that medical staff should implement cognitive intervention and supportive intervention to improve self-e cacy and actively enhance the motivation of patients for RTW and simultaneously resolve the pertinent di culties; this could help patients to accept the positive change process and enable their successful transition from a change process to RTW.

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Informing the development of multidisciplinary interventions to help breast cancer patients return to work: a qualitative study

Cited by 5 publications

References 65 publications

Supporting Return to Work after Breast Cancer: A Mixed Method Study

Supporting Return to Work after Breast Cancer: A Mixed Method Study

Bridging frontiers: The role of a Global Breast Research Working Group

Readiness for return-to-work model-based analysis of return-to-work perception of young and middle-aged colorectal cancer patients with stoma in the early postoperative period: a descriptive qualitative study

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