Understanding the financial and psychological impact of employment disruption among caregivers of pediatric HSCT recipients: a mixed methods analysis.
Caitlin B BiddellKimberly A KasowMary K KillelaKristin M PageStephanie B WheelerSarah W DrierMatthew S KellyJoanna M RoblesLisa P SpeesPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)
Expanded employment protections and access to accommodations are needed to limit the impact of HSCT on household income, health insurance, and financial hardship. Additionally, interventions are needed to ensure caregivers are equipped with the information necessary to navigate conversations with employers and prepare for the financial and psychological reality of employment disruption.