Evaluation of Usability and Satisfaction of Two Online Tools to Guide Return to Work for Cancer Survivors on the Cancer and Work Website

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Maheu ◽  
Lucie Kocum ◽  
Maureen Parkinson ◽  
Lynne Robinson ◽  
Lori J. Bernstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Online Tools

scholarly journals A randomised feasibility trial of an employer-based intervention for enhancing successful return to work of cancer survivors (MiLES intervention)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Greidanus ◽  
A. E. de Rijk ◽  
A. G. E. M. de Boer ◽  
M. E. M. M. Bos ◽  
P. W. Plaisier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Work Outcomes ◽  
Feasibility Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Secondary Effect ◽  
Quality Of Working Life ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background Employers express a need for support during sickness absence and return to work (RTW) of cancer survivors. Therefore, a web-based intervention (MiLES) targeted at employers with the objective of enhancing cancer survivors’ successful RTW has been developed. This study aimed to assess feasibility of a future definitive randomised controlled trial (RCT) on the effectiveness of the MiLES intervention. Also preliminary results on the effectiveness of the MiLES intervention were obtained. Methods A randomised feasibility trial of 6 months was undertaken with cancer survivors aged 18–63 years, diagnosed with cancer < 2 years earlier, currently in paid employment, and sick-listed < 1 year. Participants were randomised to an intervention group, with their employer receiving the MiLES intervention, or to a waiting-list control group (2:1). Feasibility of a future definitive RCT was determined on the basis of predefined criteria related to method and protocol-related uncertainties (e.g. reach, retention, appropriateness). The primary effect measure (i.e. successful RTW) and secondary effect measures (e.g. quality of working life) were assessed at baseline and 3 and 6 months thereafter. Results Thirty-five cancer survivors were included via medical specialists (4% of the initially invited group) and open invitations, and thereafter randomised to the intervention (n = 24) or control group (n = 11). Most participants were female (97%) with breast cancer (80%) and a permanent employment contract (94%). All predefined criteria for feasibility of a future definitive RCT were achieved, except that concerning the study’s reach (90 participants). After 6 months, 92% of the intervention group and 100% of the control group returned to work (RR: 0.92, 95% CI: 0.81–1.03); no difference were found with regard to secondary effect measures. Conclusions With the current design a future definitive RCT on the effectiveness of the MiLES intervention on successful RTW of cancer survivors is not feasible, since recruitment of survivors fell short of the predefined minimum for feasibility. There was selection bias towards survivors at low risk of adverse work outcomes, which reduced generalisability of the outcomes. An alternative study design is needed to study effectiveness of the MiLES intervention. Trial registration The study has been registered in the Dutch Trial Register (NL6758/NTR7627).

scholarly journals Return to Work of Cancer Survivors Over Five Years after Diagnosis: A Population-Based Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 163 (suppl_11) ◽  
pp. S93-S93
Author(s):  
V Arndt ◽  
C Stegmaier ◽  
H Ziegler ◽  
H Brenner
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Population Based Study

scholarly journals Barriers and opportunities for return-to-work of cancer survivors: time for action—rapid review and expert consultation

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Régine Kiasuwa Mbengi ◽  
Renée Otter ◽  
Katrien Mortelmans ◽  
Marc Arbyn ◽  
Herman Van Oyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Expert Consultation ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities

scholarly journals Return to work in European Cancer survivors: a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 2983-2994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Paltrinieri ◽  
Stefania Fugazzaro ◽  
Lucia Bertozzi ◽  
Maria Chiara Bassi ◽  
Martina Pellegrini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
European Cancer

scholarly journals Breast cancer patients’ return to work (B-CARE): protocol of a longitudinal mixed-methods study aiming to explore medical and occupational rehabilitation of patients with breast cancer in Germany

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e033533
Author(s):  
Kati Hiltrop ◽  
Paula Heidkamp ◽  
Christoph Kowalski ◽  
Nicole Ernstmann
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Occupational Rehabilitation ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Insurance Scheme ◽  
Pension Insurance ◽  
Care Protocol

IntroductionIn recent years, research has been done on determinants of return to work (RTW) in cancer survivors and their long-term work outcomes. Nevertheless, little is known about the survivors’ evaluation of these outcomes in terms of job satisfaction and voluntariness. Hence, B-CARE aims at filling the research gap by providing a longitudinal cohort study investigating medical and occupational rehabilitation including an evaluation by breast cancer survivors.Methods and analysisA mixed-methods approach, combining a quantitative survey with qualitative semi-structured interviews, is used to study breast cancer survivors 5–6 years after diagnosis. These data will be linked to data from prior waves of patients during hospitalisation and 10 and 40 weeks after hospital discharge as well as routine data from the German Statutory Pension Insurance Scheme and German Cancer Society if available. The actual survey focuses on determinants of medical rehabilitation use, RTW, subsequent employment patterns post care as well as the voluntariness of and satisfaction with job changes.Ethics and disseminationA positive vote from the ethics committee of the Medical Faculty of the University of Bonn has been obtained. Data protection regulations will be adhered to for all handled data. Personal identifiers of participants will be pseudonymised. Dissemination strategies include a workshop to discuss results among stakeholders such as representatives of the German Statutory Pension Insurance Scheme, social workers and self-help groups.Trial registration numberGerman Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00016982); Pre-results.

Pain characteristics and quality of life of breast cancer survivors that return and do not return to work: an exploratory cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamilla Zomkowski ◽  
Priscilla Geraldine Wittkopf ◽  
Bruna Baungarten Hugen Back ◽  
Anke Bergmann ◽  
Mirella Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pain Characteristics

scholarly journals Return-to-work outcomes in cancer survivors

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 3005-3006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Crevenna
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Work Outcomes

Cancer survivors’ efforts to facilitate return to work

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Gauthier Bellagamba ◽  
Aymeric Descamps ◽  
Cathia Cypowyj ◽  
François Eisinger ◽  
Antoine Villa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors
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