The return to work experiences of middle-aged Australian workers diagnosed with colorectal cancer: a matched cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have been undertaken to understand the employment impact in patients with colorectal cancer and none in middle-aged individuals with cancer. This study described transitions in, and key factors influencing, work participation during the 12 months following a diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

Methods

We enrolled 239 adults during 2010 and 2011 who were employed at the time of their colorectal cancer diagnosis and were prospectively followed over 12 months. They were compared to an age- and gender-matched general population group of 717 adults from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey. Data were collected using telephone and postal surveys. Primary outcomes included work participation at 12 months, changes in hours worked a

SUBMITTER: Gordon LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4190428 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature