Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationships between the characteristics of nurses’ work schedules, health outcomes, and work–life balance. Methods: This was a secondary data analysis that included 422 nurses in Korean hospitals. Descriptive analysis, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis were used to identify the associated factors. Results: Multiple linear regression analysis showed that work–life balance was lower when atypical work was performed (β = -.14, p = .010). Nurses who did not work overtime showed a higher level of work–life balance than those who worked overtime infrequently (β = -.11, p = .002) or frequently (β = -.28, p < .001). The work–life balance level increased when nurses had better subjective health status (β = .16, p < .001) or higher sleep quality (β = .29, p < .001). It was verified that the work–life balance level was higher for single-person households than for households with two (β = -.18, p = .003), three to four (β = -.16, p = .022), or five or more (β = -.21, p < .001) persons. Conclusion This study suggests that government and hospital organizations should provide high-quality care and consideration to nurses who do atypical or overtime work as well as their subjective health status and sleep quality. Further research should focus on the development of a policy that improves the work–life balance of nurses, especially for those who work during atypical hours.

Purpose: This study aimed to comprehensively understand and investigate the various challenges that Korean cancer survivors experience when returning to work (RTW). Methods: This study employed qualitative content analysis based on in-depth interviews to comprehensively understand and investigate the various issues faced by Korean cancer survivors when RTW. Results: The cancer survivors’ RTW experiences were categorized into five themes: "Difficulties in work life due to social awareness of cancer," "Difficult and complex administrative procedures for RTW," "Facilitators for RTW," "Barriers to RTW," and "Demands for a successful RTW," with a total of 11 sub-themes and 35 codes. Conclusion Cancer survivors should strive to accurately recognize their individual physical changes to ensure a successful return to work. Moreover, accommodating cancer survivors in the workplace by providing flexible work schedules or offering sick leave, while considering their health status, can help promote successful RTW outcomes.

Purpose: This study aimed to comprehensively understand and investigate the various challenges that Korean cancer survivors experience when returning to work (RTW). Methods: This study employed qualitative content analysis based on in-depth interviews to comprehensively understand and investigate the various issues faced by Korean cancer survivors when RTW. Results: The cancer survivors’ RTW experiences were categorized into five themes: "Difficulties in work life due to social awareness of cancer," "Difficult and complex administrative procedures for RTW," "Facilitators for RTW," "Barriers to RTW," and "Demands for a successful RTW," with a total of 11 sub-themes and 35 codes. Conclusion Cancer survivors should strive to accurately recognize their individual physical changes to ensure a successful return to work. Moreover, accommodating cancer survivors in the workplace by providing flexible work schedules or offering sick leave, while considering their health status, can help promote successful RTW outcomes.

Purpose: This study aimed to comprehensively understand and investigate the various challenges that Korean cancer survivors experience when returning to work (RTW). Methods: This study employed qualitative content analysis based on in-depth interviews to comprehensively understand and investigate the various issues faced by Korean cancer survivors when RTW. Results: The cancer survivors’ RTW experiences were categorized into five themes: "Difficulties in work life due to social awareness of cancer," "Difficult and complex administrative procedures for RTW," "Facilitators for RTW," "Barriers to RTW," and "Demands for a successful RTW," with a total of 11 sub-themes and 35 codes. Conclusion Cancer survivors should strive to accurately recognize their individual physical changes to ensure a successful return to work. Moreover, accommodating cancer survivors in the workplace by providing flexible work schedules or offering sick leave, while considering their health status, can help promote successful RTW outcomes.

Purpose: This study aimed to comprehensively understand and investigate the various challenges that Korean cancer survivors experience when returning to work (RTW). Methods: This study employed qualitative content analysis based on in-depth interviews to comprehensively understand and investigate the various issues faced by Korean cancer survivors when RTW. Results: The cancer survivors’ RTW experiences were categorized into five themes: "Difficulties in work life due to social awareness of cancer," "Difficult and complex administrative procedures for RTW," "Facilitators for RTW," "Barriers to RTW," and "Demands for a successful RTW," with a total of 11 sub-themes and 35 codes. Conclusion Cancer survivors should strive to accurately recognize their individual physical changes to ensure a successful return to work. Moreover, accommodating cancer survivors in the workplace by providing flexible work schedules or offering sick leave, while considering their health status, can help promote successful RTW outcomes.