A Dimension in Recovery: Return to Working Life After Breast Cancer

Conclusions The results of the study showed that RTW involves many uncertainties, and women experience difficulties resulting from themselves, work life, and colleagues. Support from family, colleagues, and employers is an important source of motivation in women’s coping with these difficulties. In addition, RTW positively influences psychosocial well-being. Implications for Practice Health professionals should provide support as part of follow-up care regarding difficulties in the return to and continuation of work experienced by breast cancer survivors. Future studies could focus on experiences of all stakeholders including physicians, nurses, colleagues, and employers.
Source: Cancer Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: ONLINE ONLY Source Type: research