Prognostic factors for return to work and work disability among colorectal cancer survivors; A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer is diagnosed progressively in employed patients due to screening programs and increasing retirement age. The objective of this study was to identify prognostic factors for return to work and work disability in patients with colorectal cancer.

Methods

The research protocol was published at PROSPERO with registration number CRD42017049757. A systematic review of cohort and case-control studies in colorectal cancer patients above 18 years, who were employed when diagnosed, and who had a surgical resection with curative intent were included. The primary outcome was return to work or work disability. Potentially prognostic factors were included in the analysis if they were measured in at least three studies. Risk of bias was assessed according to the

SUBMITTER: den Bakker CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6093640 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature