A return-to-work intervention protocol directed at cancer patients (self-assessment, tailored information & lifestyle management for returning to work among cancer patients, START): A multi-center, randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study describes the protocol for the design and evaluation of a self-assessment based educational program supporting cancer patients' return-to-work (RTW), prior to its complete and ongoing implementation.

Methods

We designed a multi-center, randomized controlled trial with three follow-up points. The study population (N = 239) includes recently diagnosed cancer patients who plan to receive active treatment at two university hospitals in Korea. A pre-test is conducted at the point of enrollment for both groups. The intervention group receives a leaflet clarifying misconceptions about RTW and is shown a video clip of patient interviews concerning RTW. The control group receives a booklet about cancer and nutrition, and is not provided with further intervention. A

SUBMITTER: Bae KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7451719 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature