Employment, work ability and sick leave in melanoma patients within the first year of diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Malignant melanoma affects younger working individuals. This study investigated work ability and sick leave within one year after diagnosis, as well as the impact of rehabilitation and psycho-oncological measures on employment outcomes.

Patients and methods

In this monocentric, prospective, observational cohort study, 221 patients (62.4% females), aged 19-65, participated. 78.5% had tumor stage IB or lower at baseline. Routine clinical documentation, occupational history, work ability, subjective prognosis of employment, need for and satisfaction with rehabilitation measures were repeatedly assessed.

Results

181 patients (82%) were employed at first visit, 172 (78%) at last visit. Approximately 75% of patients initially rated work ability as

SUBMITTER: Dugas-Breit S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11803364 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature