Return to work among self-employed cancer survivors

Torp, Steffen; Syse, Jonn; Paraponaris, Alain; Gudbergsson, Sævar Berg

doi:10.1007/s11764-016-0578-8

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“…All studies that investigated firm financial problems found that these lowered entrepreneurs' MWB (Table 1). This was the case for all crosssectional (Annink, Gorgievski, & Den Dulk, 2016;Kallioniemi, Simola, Kaseva, & Kymäläinen, 2016;Kallioniemi, Simola, Kymäläinen, Vesala, & Louhelainen, 2009;Torp, Syse, Paraponaris, & Gudbergsson, 2017) and two longitudinal studies (over three years,…”

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confidence: 81%

“…In four studies (two cross-sectional, two longitudinal), entrepreneurs were among the groups whose MWB suffered the most due to the shock (Cohidon et al, 2009;De Mel et al, 2008;Torp, Nielsen, Gudbergsson, & Dahl, 2012;Torp et al, 2017). Another study found that starting a business in the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster can help especially highly educated individuals to cope with the disaster (Williams & Shepherd, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Entrepreneurs’ Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review and Research Agenda

Stephan

2018

AMP

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Interest in entrepreneurs' mental health and well-being (MWB) is growing in recognition of the role of MWB in entrepreneurs' decision-making, motivation and action. Yet relevant knowledge is dispersed across disciplines, which makes it unclear what we currently understand about entrepreneurs' MWB. In this systematic review I integrate insights from 144 empirical studies. These studies show that research is focused on three research questions: (1) Do different types of entrepreneur differ in their MWB? What are the (2) antecedents and (3) consequences of entrepreneurs' MWB? The review systematizes evidence on known antecedents and consequences of entrepreneurs' MWB but also reveals overlooked and undertheorized sources and outcomes of entrepreneurs' MWB. The review provides a mapping and framework that advance research on entrepreneurs' MWB and help to position entrepreneurs' MWB more centrally in management and entrepreneurship research. It calls for researchers to go beyond applying models developed for employees to understand entrepreneurs' MWB. Instead, the findings point the way to developing a dedicated theory of entrepreneurial work and MWB that is dynamic, socialized, open to considering context, and acknowledges variability and fluidity across entrepreneurs' life domains, as well as the centrality of work for entrepreneurs' identity.

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Section: Personal Motivations and Valuesmentioning

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Entrepreneurs’ Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review and Research Agenda

Stephan

2018

AMP

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“…Furthermore, self-employment among cancer survivors appeared to be a predictor for lower work ability (Torp et al 2012). Moreover, the negative effect of self-employment on work ability among cancer survivors was reported to be mediated by reduced working hours and a negative cancerrelated financial change (Torp et al 2017). All in all, selfemployed, without employees (freelancers) or with employees, were not a prominent focus in the included studies.…”

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“…Eight (22%) of the included studies analyzed a possible association between late physical complaints and work ability. One study had a case-control design (Gudbergsson et al 2011), and the other studies were cross-sectional (Gudbergsson et al 2008b;Moskowitz et al 2014;Fosså and Dahl 2015;Dahl et al 2016Dahl et al , 2019Torp et al 2017;Ho et al 2018). In the studies physical impairments or the experienced limitations were associated with lower work ability or were seen more frequently in cases of suboptimal work ability beyond two years after diagnosis.…”

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The associations between late effects of cancer treatment, work ability and job resources: a systematic review

Boelhouwer

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Vuuren

2020

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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Objective The aim of this review is to evaluate associations between possible late effects of cancer treatment (i.e. physical complaints, fatigue, or cognitive complaints) and work ability among workers beyond 2 years after cancer diagnosis who returned to work. The role of job resources (social support, autonomy, leadership style, coaching, and organizational culture) is also evaluated. Methods The search for studies was conducted in PsycINFO, Medline, Business Source Premier, ABI/Inform, CINAHL, Cochrane Library and Web of Science. A quality assessment was used to clarify the quality across studies. Results The searches included 2303 records. Finally, 36 studies were included. Work ability seemed to decline shortly after cancer treatment and recover in the first 2 years after diagnosis, although it might still be lower than among healthy workers. No data were available on the course of work ability beyond the first 2 years. Late physical complaints, fatigue and cognitive complaints were negatively related with work ability across all relevant studies. Furthermore, social support and autonomy were associated with higher work ability, but no data were available on a possible buffering effect of these job resources on the relationship between late effects and work ability. As far as reported, most research was carried out among salaried workers. Conclusion It is unknown if late effects of cancer treatment diminish work ability beyond two years after being diagnosed with cancer. Therefore, more longitudinal research into the associations between possible late effects of cancer treatment and work ability needs to be carried out. Moreover, research is needed on the buffering effect of job resources, both for salaried and self-employed workers.

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“…Financial, practical as well as emotional support are all relevant [35,36]. Self-employed workers lack access to support in contrast to employees who can turn to their employer, occupational physician or other occupational health care professional [37]. The Netherlands is not the only country with this problem for self-employed workers.…”

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Facilitators, barriers and support needs for staying at work with a chronic condition: a focus group study

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Background: Working with a chronic condition can be challenging. Providing support to workers with a chronic condition can help them to stay at work and prevent work-related problems. Workers with a chronic condition who successfully stay at work can provide valuable input for the development of effective supportive interventions to prevent exit from work and facilitate sustainable employment. The aim of this study is to explore the lived experiences of workers with a chronic condition and identify existing barriers, facilitators and possible support needs for staying at work. Methods: Four focus groups were conducted between August and December 2017 with workers with one or more chronic conditions (n = 30). Participants included employees and (partially) self-employed workers. All focus group data were transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed. Results: Disclosure and expressing one's needs were considered important personal facilitators for staying at work. Environmental facilitators included receiving practical information on working with a chronic condition and social and employer support. Environmental barriers were identified in the work environment, the health care system and service provision, e.g., manager and co-worker's lack of knowledge about working with a chronic condition, a lack of focus on work in the course of treatment for a chronic condition, dissatisfaction with occupational physician support, and the absence of support for self-employed workers. Provided support should be available to all workers, and be proactive and tailored to the workers' specific support needs. Conclusions: A variety of facilitators, barriers and support needs were identified in various domains. By addressing environmental barriers (e.g., by integrating work in the course of treatment and creating supportive work environments), sustainable employment by workers with a chronic condition can be promoted.

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Return to work among self-employed cancer survivors

Abstract: Self-employed people with cancer should be informed about the work-related challenges they may encounter and be advised to seek practical help from social workers who know about the legal rights of self-employed people.

Cited by 34 publications

References 25 publications

Entrepreneurs’ Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review and Research Agenda

Entrepreneurs’ Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review and Research Agenda

The associations between late effects of cancer treatment, work ability and job resources: a systematic review

Facilitators, barriers and support needs for staying at work with a chronic condition: a focus group study

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