Understanding Cancer Survivors' Needs and Experiences Returning to Work Post-Treatment: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to understand Canadian cancer survivors' experiences during the return-to-work (RTW) process.

Methods

A prospective qualitative longitudinal design was employed using the principles of phenomenological inquiry. Cancer survivors took part in three in-depth interviews: at the end of treatment, and 3 and 9 months after the first interview. Transcripts were analyzed using constant comparative analysis, guided by the Cancer and Work model.

Results

A total of 38 in-depth interviews were conducted with 13 participants. The resultant themes were: (1) supports received or desired to enable RTW; (2) others' limited understanding of the long-term impacts of a cancer diagnosis and its treatment; (3) worries and self-doubts about returning to work; and

SUBMITTER: Urquhart R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9139703 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature