Tricksterdom in narratives of young adult cancer: Performances of uncertainty, subversion, and possibility.

Hammond, Chad; Reese, Miriam; Teucher, Ulrich

doi:10.1037/hea0000127

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“…Most publications utilized quantitative research methods. Seven [8,20,24,28,[30][31][32] articles featured qualitative designs.…”

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“…Since half of the publications were at evidence level 3, experimental are especially need to strength the body of knowledge about young adult cancer survivors in the workplace. Five of the 23 publications [8,12,13,28,31] did not reveal the length of time after cancer diagnosis or treatment, an important marker to determine long-term effects on work ability. However, strengths of the publications reviewed highlighted work as central to quality of life since it is pivotal to financial stability and quite often, access to health insurance and ultimately continued health care.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Three articles (13%) were at level II: Quasi-experimental studies, systematic review of a combination of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies, or quasi-experimental studies only, with or without meta-analysis [14][15][16]. The remaining 17 publications were level III: Non-experimental studies only, with or without metaanalysis, or qualitative study or systematic review of qualitative studies with or without metasynthesis [8,9,[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31]. Levels IV (opinions of respected authorities, committees, and consensus panels) and V (quality improvement program evaluation, case reports) provided interesting insight and background into young adult cancer survivors and work but were not included in this review.…”

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Understanding the Workplace Interactions of Young Adult Cancer Survivors With Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals

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Pavlish²,

Ganz³

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Workplace Health Saf

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This dissertation features the three-manuscript option. Objective. Work provides personal satisfaction, meaningfulness, and financial stability to adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors. However, progressive health changes because of cancer and its treatments, may compromise safety and diminish ability to work. Workplace regulations and processes also influence productivity and employment sustainability for AYA cancer survivors. This dissertation explored interactions, and factors influencing interactions, among employed AYA cancer survivors, five years or more after treatment, and occupational and environmental health professionals (OEHPs) within the workplace. Methods. Data were collected and analyzed using constructivist grounded theory. Individual interviews generated data from twelve AYA cancer survivors (age 15-39 at diagnosis). The sample of AYA cancer survivors (n = 12) was obtained from the California iii Surveillance Program in Los Angeles. During interviews, AYA cancer survivors identified OEHPs they encountered in the workplace. Then, twelve OEHPs were interviewed based upon the specified professional categories. Qualitative analysis developed theoretical frameworks based upon the narratives of the participants. Results. Data revealed the complexity of employment issues surrounding AYA cancer survivors during a career. Disclosure of a cancer survivor identity was central to the frameworks. Four processes were identified: Weighing the risks of revealing the survivor-self, sustaining work ability, weighing advocacy, and accessing or providing support. Additionally, employment challenges were organized into themes: Evading the cancer card, working around limitations, and powering-through for AYA survivors. On the other side of legal protection, OEHPs were becoming agents of change by discovering AYA cancer survivors, navigating systems to provide support, and identifying changes needed. Conclusion. This dissertation illuminated the unique experiences of AYA cancer survivors and OEHPs in the workplace. Availability of services provided by OEHPs facilitated AYA cancer survivors' work ability if services were available, known to survivors, and if survivors were willing to reveal needs. Education about OEHP services by employers would improve interactivity and provide a supportive work environment for survivors. Education for workers is needed to enhance sensitivity and improve communication with employees who have a history of cancer. Legislation is needed to promote long-term work ability among AYA cancer survivors by protecting confidential communication to promote greater utilization of OEHP services.

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“…Most publications utilized quantitative research methods. Seven [8,20,24,28,[30][31][32] articles featured qualitative designs.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Quality Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Ganz³

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“…Most publications utilized quantitative research methods. Seven [ 8 , 20 , 24 , 28 , 30 – 32 ] articles featured qualitative designs. The final group of articles meeting eligibility criteria were published between 2003 and 2015.…”

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“…Hammond, Reese, and Teucher [ 28 ] used a qualitative approach to produce an accurate accounting of relationships between personal stories of cancer and cultural understanding of illness. Twenty-one young adults were individually interviewed using a semi-structured guide.…”

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Young adult cancer survivors and work: a systematic review

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ContextSixty-three percent of cancer survivors continue to work, or return to work after treatment. Among this population, work ability and challenges encountered in the workplace by young adult cancer survivors have not been well established.PurposeThe purposes of the study are to describe what is currently known about work-related issues for young adult cancer survivors diagnosed between ages 15 and 39, to identify gaps in the research literature, and to suggest interventions or improvements in work processes and occupational settings.MethodsA narrative review of articles using PubMed, CINAHL, and PsychInfo was conducted without date limitations. Search phrases included young adult cancer survivors, long-term cancer survivors, young adults affected by cancer, further combined with key terms employment, work, and occupationally active. Inclusion criteria for publications were young adult cancer survivors initially diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 39, data about work or employment was presented, and articles written in English.ResultsTwenty-three publications met the inclusion criteria. Work-related issues included the potential for reduced work productivity from cancer-changed physical and cognitive functional ability that affected income, and resulted in distress. Coping style, support systems, and changing perspectives about work and life in general were also influential on career decisions among young adult cancer survivors.ConclusionsMore research is needed to study interventions to better manage health changes in young adult cancer survivors within the context of the workplace. Since financial hardship has been shown to be especially high among young cancer survivors, employment is essential to ensure payment of cancer-associated costs and continued medical care.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsWhile young adult cancer survivors may initially grapple with cancer-related physical and psychosocial changes that impact work productivity or influence choice of occupation, employment appears to enhance overall quality of life.

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Qualitative health psychology research: Diversity, power, and impact.

Gough¹,

Deatrick²

2015

Health Psychology

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This special issue showcases a range of qualitative research projects conducted by health psychologists with a view to promoting greater uptake and development of qualitative research methods in the field. It is timely because qualitative methods have become prominent across psychology and health research, and because major health research funders are now inviting qualitative research to help give voice to patient experiences. The special issue features both established (e.g. interviews, thematic analysis) and contemporary (e.g. online data, visual methods) approaches to data collection and analysis while also demonstrating diverse 'experiential' and 'constructionist' methodologies. The first section presents papers in which qualitative studies illuminate different health behaviors (e.g. drinking, physical activity, screen time); the papers in the second section focus on illness experiences (e.g. forms of cancer, diabetes) from patient, partner and parental perspectives. As a whole, the papers demonstrate the diversity, power and impact of qualitative research conducted in health-related settings and show how traditional health psychology methods and concepts can be enriched in the process.

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Tricksterdom in narratives of young adult cancer: Performances of uncertainty, subversion, and possibility.

Cited by 5 publications

References 28 publications

Understanding the Workplace Interactions of Young Adult Cancer Survivors With Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals

Understanding the Workplace Interactions of Young Adult Cancer Survivors With Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals

Young adult cancer survivors and work: a systematic review

Qualitative health psychology research: Diversity, power, and impact.

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