Supporting employers to enhance the return to work of cancer survivors: development of a web-based intervention (MiLES intervention).

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to develop an intervention targeting employers, with the aim of enhancing cancer survivors' return to work (RTW).

Methods

Intervention Mapping was used to combine information gathered from several procedures involving numerous stakeholders, for example, employers, cancer survivors, oncological occupational physicians, and e-health experts.

Results

Employers indicated that they require tailored support during four RTW phases: (1) disclosure, (2) treatment, (3) RTW planning, and (4) actual RTW. The most important employer actions were identified for each RTW phase, for instance, "communicate," "support practically," and "assess work ability," and thereafter formulated as the performance objectives of the intervention. The trans-theo

SUBMITTER: Greidanus MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7182637 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature