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Christine Maheu1, Maureen Parkinson2, Caitlin Wong1
1Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 2M7, Canada.
Current Oncology (Toronto, Ont.)
|May 26, 2023
Summary
Self-employed Canadians with cancer experience significant health and business challenges. This study highlights their unique struggles and coping strategies, informing crucial support interventions.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Occupational Health
- Socioeconomics
Background:
- Self-employed individuals with cancer face poorly understood challenges impacting health and work.
- Existing research, primarily European, suggests worse outcomes for self-employed cancer patients compared to salaried workers.
- A significant workforce segment, self-employed individuals require tailored support during cancer treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the unique experiences of self-employed Canadians diagnosed with cancer.
- To identify the specific impacts of cancer on their physical, cognitive, and psychological functioning.
- To understand effects on work ability, business continuity, and financial well-being.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interpretive description study.
- 23 self-employed Canadians from six provinces participated.
- Interviews conducted in English or French, analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Four major themes and twelve subthemes identified.
- Cancer significantly impacted physical, cognitive, and psychological functions.
- Challenges extended to work capacity, business maintenance, and financial stability.
Conclusions:
- Cancer profoundly affects self-employed individuals' health, work, and businesses.
- Participants developed strategies to continue working and sustain their businesses.
- Findings can guide the development of targeted interventions for this population.
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