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Laétitia Rollin1, Sophie Fantoni-Quinton2, Audrey Petit3
1Inserm, Rouen University, Sorbonne University, University of Paris 13, Laboratory of Medical Informatics and Knowledge Engineering in e-Health, LIMICS, 75006 Paris, France; Rouen University Hospital, centre de consultations de pathologie professionnelle, 76031 Rouen France.
Bulletin Du Cancer
|October 2, 2019
Summary
Returning to work after cancer is challenging due to durable effects. A phased plan involving the patient, workplace, and healthcare providers is crucial for successful cancer return to work.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Oncology
- Public Health
Background:
- Return to work is a public health priority, with French Health Authority recommendations for preventing work exclusion.
- Cancer survivors often face challenges in returning to work due to medium- and long-term health effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a literature review on the topic of return to work after cancer.
- To identify factors influencing successful return to work for cancer patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on cancer survivorship and return to work.
- Analysis of factors associated with return to work, including patient, illness, treatment, and workplace characteristics.
Main Results:
- Studies on the medium- and long-term effects of cancer are limited but suggest durable impacts on workers.
- Factors influencing return to work are multifaceted, involving patient-specific elements, illness and treatment details, workplace environment, and support systems.
Conclusions:
- A personalized, phased return-to-work plan is recommended for each cancer patient.
- This plan should involve the worker, occupational practitioners, and medical professionals to address comprehension, influencing factors, and implement supportive measures.
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