Investigating how cancer-related symptoms influence work outcomes among cancer survivors: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate how different cancer-related symptoms influence work outcomes among cancer survivors.

Methods

A literature search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Scopus to identify studies published between 1st January 1999 and 30th October 2020 that investigated the impact of specific cancer-related symptoms on work outcomes among cancer survivors who have completed primary antineoplastic treatment. Study findings were extracted and grouped by symptoms and work outcomes, allowing comparison of associations between these outcomes.

Results

Seventy-three articles representing 68 studies were eligible for inclusion. From these studies, 27 cancer-related symptoms, 9 work outcomes, and 68 unique associations betwee

SUBMITTER: Tan CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9489549 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature