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[Socio-professional life after cancer]
Agnès Dumas1, Gwenn Menvielle2
1Eceve, UMR 1123, Inserm, faculté de médecine, université Paris Cité, 10 avenue de Verdun, 75010 Paris, France.
Revue De L'Infirmiere
|July 17, 2022
Summary
Cancer impacts employment and social equality. This study highlights the crucial role of healthcare professionals, especially nurses, in supporting women returning to work after breast cancer treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Social Epidemiology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Cancer diagnosis significantly impacts patients' employment status, potentially exacerbating social inequalities.
- The return to work after cancer treatment is a critical aspect of survivorship and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factors influencing the return to work for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
- To assess the role of healthcare professional support in the employment reintegration of breast cancer survivors.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study design.
- Inclusion of a large sample of women in France.
- Longitudinal data collection on employment status and patient support.
Main Results:
- Preliminary findings indicate a significant association between healthcare professional support and successful return to work.
- Nurses play a particularly vital role in facilitating employment reintegration for breast cancer patients.
Conclusions:
- Supportive care from health professionals is essential for women navigating employment challenges post-breast cancer.
- Interventions focused on enhancing nurse-led support could improve return-to-work outcomes for cancer survivors.
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