Factors related to the return to work of head and neck cancer patients diagnosed between 2004-2011 in Belgium: a multivariate Fine-Gray regression model analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to identify the key factors that underlie the return to work (RTW) of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients in Belgium.

Methods

We used data from the EMPCAN database linking data from the Belgian Cancer Registry and the Crossroads Bank for Social Security. We selected HNC patients aged 18-60 at diagnosis who became inactive on the labour market during the follow-up time observed (n = 398). Fine-Gray regression models were used to examine associations between clinical, socio-demographical and work-related factors and RTW over a follow-up of almost 8 years (2004-2011).

Results

The overall RTW was 21.6%. Stage IV at diagnosis and the use of chemoradiation were associated with a decreased RTW probability but this effect was attenuated by age-adjus

SUBMITTER: Van den Broecke M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11391679 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature