Kennedy, F orcid.org/0000-0002-4910-2505, Haslam, C, Munir, F et al. (1 more author) (2007) Returning to work following cancer: a qualitative exploratory study into the experience of returning to work following cancer. European Journal of Cancer Care, 16 (1). pp. 17-25. ISSN 0961-5423
Abstract
The experience of returning to work following cancer is a largely unknown area of cancer research. This preliminary study aimed to explore the factors that influence decisions about return to work either during or after cancer treatment and to identify the important aspects of returning to work. Qualitative data were collected using individual interviews (n = 19) and two focus groups (n = 4, n = 6), predominantly with breast cancer survivors. Patterns of returning to work were diverse and a variety of reasons influenced work decisions, including financial concerns and regaining normality. Participants also discussed their ability to work, health professionals’ advice, side effects, support and adjustments, and attitudes towards work. Although the majority adapted well, a few encountered difficulties on their return. It is evident that more advice is required from health professionals about returning to work, along with reasonable support and adjustments from employers to ensure that cancer survivors are able to successfully reintegrate back into the workforce.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2007 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Kennedy, F , Haslam, C, Munir, F et al. (1 more author) (2007) Returning to work following cancer: a qualitative exploratory study into the experience of returning to work following cancer. European Journal of Cancer Care, 16 (1). pp. 17-25. ISSN 0961-5423, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2354.2007.00729.x. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. |
Keywords: | cancer survivors; return to work; support; adjustments |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 17 Sep 2019 15:26 |
Last Modified: | 17 Sep 2019 15:26 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2007.00729.x |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:95489 |