Return to Work and Mortality in Breast Cancer Survivors: A 11-Year Longitudinal Study

Yang, Zheyu; Chen, Wei‐Liang; Wu, Wei‐Te; Lai, Chao Hung; Ho, Ching‐Liang; Wang, Chung‐Ching

doi:10.3390/ijerph192114418

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“…This might include decreased frequency of re-hospitalization, improved lifestyle, diet (phytoestrogen reduction), more activities, and improved well-being -both physically and psychologically (Moore, 2020). Several studies confirmed that improved health as an attribute could improve the quality of life of breast cancer survivors, represented by them returning to work and improving social roles (Lamore et al, 2019;Yang et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The breast cancer survivors' increased overall cancer-related quality of life as a result of their efforts to embrace a healthy lifestyle and others (Koshy et al, 2023;Lamore et al, 2019;Yang et al, 2022) Self Awareness Questionnaire instrument (Keeran, 2019). There were no all-encompassing attributes in one single instrument designed specifically for cancer survivors who had completed therapy.…”

Section: Improved Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Self-care among breast cancer survivors: A concept analysis

Nasution,

Afiyanti

2024

J Kep Padjadjaran

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Background: Breast cancer survivors have an excellent prognosis and a high survival rate, thus each survivor requires self-care abilities throughout their complex therapy. The concept of self-care is not a new concept in the nursing field, but it is necessary to analyze it as there are still inconsistencies in its use and unclear definitions, especially in the context of breast cancer survivors. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the concept of self-care among breast cancer survivors by employing the Walker and Avant’s analysis method. Methods: The Walker and Avant’s concept analysis method comprises of eight systematic steps. The literature search was conducted through electronic databases, such as ScienceDirect, MEDLINE, EBSCO, ProQuest and SAGE, with the search constraints ranging from 2003 to 2023. Results: The literature search identified 115 articles in the fields of medicine, nursing, sociology, psychology, economics, anthropology, pharmacy, computer science and midwifery. Following the analysis, 30 articles were selected for this study. The concept of self-care was defined as: 1) survivor activity; 2) survivor awareness; 3) self-management; 4) prevention of morbidity and recurrence; 5) improved health. Meanwhile, the concept’s antecedents included self-efficacy, self-care agency and social support, and the consequences included symptom control, improved coping, improved well-being, and improved quality of life. Conclusions: Understanding the attributes of self-care among breast cancer survivors along with their antecedents and consequences could facilitate its development in nursing practices. The self-care concept is utilized for self-care assessment and implementation of appropriate interventions in the context of breast cancer survivors who have completed the therapy.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Improved Healthmentioning

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Self-care among breast cancer survivors: A concept analysis

Nasution,

Afiyanti

2024

J Kep Padjadjaran

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“…Repetitive analysis using a team approach helped increase the reliability of data, and the initial coding framework included negative and positive aspects of the RTW experience themes (phase 3). According to observations collected in the literature concerning the RTW of BC women [ 8 , 10 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 ] and textual fragments collected from interviews, a thematic map was drawn up and sub-themes related to the two main themes were inserted (phase 4). Afterwards, we classified themes as ‘barriers’ (negative aspects) and ‘facilitators’ (positive aspects) (phase 5).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Return to work (RTW) after cancer treatment is an important part of women’s recovery and is associated with a better survival rate [ 8 ]. Work is a fundamental part of the BCSs’ “rebirth” process [ 9 ], can contribute to a new normality, and can reduce the impact of BC consequences in the survivor’s life.…”

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confidence: 99%

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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“…4 , 5 Patients usually show a decline in their interest in the external matters and a sense of responsibility for family and work, a lack of planning for the future, their unwillingness to participate in social activities, and so on, 4 , 5 thereby affecting their physical and mental recovery and quality of life, 6 , 7 hindering their return to normal life and work, increasing the burden of family care and economic burden, 8 and negatively affecting individuals, families, and society. 9 , 10 , 11 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%