Unmet Needs for Job Maintenance of Breast Cancer Survivors
10.7739/jkafn.2020.27.3.298
- Author:
Su Jeong HAN
1
;
Hye Won KIM
;
Mi Ran KIM
Author Information
1. Professor, College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Articles
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2020;27(3):298-309
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Purpose:To develop and apply an integrative model for breast cancer survivors’ return to work, survivors’unsatisfied demands for job maintenance were identified.
Methods:This study was a qualitative research that used a focus group to investigate breast cancer survivors’ unsatisfied demands for job maintenance. Data collection was conducted four times from February to October 2019 with six participants.
Results:The study showed that the six participants identified the following unsatisfied demands for breast cancer survivors who returned to work: the individual’s physical and psychological condition, attitudes and support from family, work-related characteristics, the healthcare system, and social (political) issues. Thirteen sub-topics were identified.
Conclusion:This study provided necessary data to prepare a strategy for breast cancer survivors to return to work and proposed to develop an integrative model and a professional training program in further research.
