Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing  2020;27(3):298-309

doi:10.7739/jkafn.2020.27.3.298

Unmet Needs for Job Maintenance of Breast Cancer Survivors

Su Jeong HAN 1 ; Hye Won KIM ; Mi Ran KIM

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Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

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.