A Literature Review of Return-to-Work Interventions for Cancer Survivors
10.5807/kjohn.2019.28.2.83
- Author:
Ka Ryeong BAE
1
;
Juhee CHO
;
Seo Heui JEON
Author Information
1. Senior Researcher, Department of Clinical Research Design and Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Korean Journal of Occupational Health Nursing
2019;28(2):83-93
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE:Cancer patients are at a higher risk of being unemployed or facing difficulty in returning to work (RTW) than individuals without health concerns. The aim of this study is to identify and describe interventions developed specifically to assist cancer patients to RTW after treatment.
METHODS:A comprehensive search was conducted from September to October 2018 in different international databases: PubMed, Medline, and Embase. Studies using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed designs were included if they satisfied the following criteria: (a) described an intervention to assist cancer patients to RTW during or after treatment; (b) conducted on patients aged 18 and over and diagnosed with cancer; (c) written in English; (d) published in peer-reviewed journals.
RESULTS:Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Counseling with physical activity intervention, behavioral training to reduce fatigue, and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation programs were found to be effective.
CONCLUSION:Interventions adopting a multidisciplinary approach were effective for RTW in cancer patients. This literature review emphasizes the need for more tailored interventions based on survivors' needs and characteristics in the RTW field.
