Work resumption and retention in patients with advanced cancer: Experiences and perspectives of general and occupational health care professionals.
Amber D ZegersEmma S van AndelDonna C E BeerdaDesiree J S DonaEline J AukemaLinda BromSaskia F A DuijtsPublished in: European journal of cancer care (2022)
Whereas most interviewees had positive experiences with, and/or optimistic expectations of, the work resumption and work retention of patients with advanced cancer, several barriers to the work participation guidance of these patients were identified. Suggestions for improvement include creating widespread awareness of the possibility of work participation of patients with advanced cancer and developing reintegration guidelines for advanced cancer.