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de Boer AG, Tamminga SJ, Boschman JS, Hoving JL. Non-medical interventions to enhance return to work for people with cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 3:CD007569. [PMID: 38441440 PMCID: PMC10913845 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007569.pub4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND People with cancer are 1.4 times more likely to be unemployed than people without a cancer diagnosis. Therefore, it is important to investigate whether programmes to enhance the return-to-work (RTW) process for people who have been diagnosed with cancer are effective. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2011 and updated in 2015. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of non-medical interventions aimed at enhancing return to work (RTW) in people with cancer compared to alternative programmes including usual care or no intervention. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL (the Cochrane Library), MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO and three trial registers up to 18 August 2021. We also examined the reference lists of included studies and selected reviews, and contacted authors of relevant studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and cluster-RCTs on the effectiveness of psycho-educational, vocational, physical or multidisciplinary interventions enhancing RTW in people with cancer. The primary outcome was RTW measured as either RTW rate or sick leave duration measured at 12 months' follow-up. The secondary outcome was quality of life (QoL). DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed RCTs for inclusion, extracted data and rated certainty of the evidence using GRADE. We pooled study results judged to be clinically homogeneous in different comparisons reporting risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for RTW and mean differences (MD) or standardised mean differences (SMD) with 95% CIs for QoL. MAIN RESULTS We included 15 RCTs involving 1477 people with cancer with 19 evaluations because of multiple treatment groups. In this update, we added eight new RCTs and excluded seven RCTs from the previous versions of this review that were aimed at medical interventions. All included RCTs were conducted in high-income countries, and most were aimed at people with breast cancer (nine RCTs) or prostate cancer (two RCTs). Risk of bias We judged nine RCTs at low risk of bias and six at high risk of bias. The most common type of bias was a lack of blinding (9/15 RCTs). Psycho-educational interventions We found four RCTs comparing psycho-educational interventions including patient education and patient counselling versus care as usual. Psycho-educational interventions probably result in little to no difference in RTW compared to care as usual (RR 1.09, 95% CI 0.96 to 1.24; 4 RCTs, 512 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). This means that in the intervention and control groups, approximately 625 per 1000 participants may have returned to work. The psycho-educational interventions may result in little to no difference in QoL compared to care as usual (MD 1.47, 95% CI -2.38 to 5.32; 1 RCT, 124 participants; low-certainty evidence). Vocational interventions We found one RCT comparing vocational intervention versus care as usual. The evidence was very uncertain about the effect of a vocational intervention on RTW compared to care as usual (RR 0.94, 95% CI 0.78 to 1.13; 1 RCT, 34 participants; very low-certainty evidence). The study did not report QoL. Physical interventions Four RCTs compared a physical intervention programme versus care as usual. These physical intervention programmes included walking, yoga or physical exercise. Physical interventions likely increase RTW compared to care as usual (RR 1.23, 95% CI 1.08 to 1.39; 4 RCTs, 434 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). This means that in the intervention group probably 677 to 871 per 1000 participants RTW compared to 627 per 1000 in the control group (thus, 50 to 244 participants more RTW). Physical interventions may result in little to no difference in QoL compared to care as usual (SMD -0.01, 95% CI -0.33 to 0.32; 1 RCT, 173 participants; low-certainty evidence). The SMD translates back to a 1.8-point difference (95% CI -7.54 to 3.97) on the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30). Multidisciplinary interventions Six RCTs compared multidisciplinary interventions (vocational counselling, patient education, patient counselling, physical exercises) to care as usual. Multidisciplinary interventions likely increase RTW compared to care as usual (RR 1.23, 95% CI 1.09 to 1.33; 6 RCTs, 497 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). This means that in the intervention group probably 694 to 844 per 1000 participants RTW compared to 625 per 1000 in the control group (thus, 69 to 217 participants more RTW). Multidisciplinary interventions may result in little to no difference in QoL compared to care as usual (SMD 0.07, 95% CI -0.14 to 0.28; 3 RCTs, 378 participants; low-certainty evidence). The SMD translates back to a 1.4-point difference (95% CI -2.58 to 5.36) on the EORTC QLQ-C30. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Physical interventions (four RCTs) and multidisciplinary interventions (six RCTs) likely increase RTW of people with cancer. Psycho-educational interventions (four RCTs) probably result in little to no difference in RTW, while the evidence from vocational interventions (one RCT) is very uncertain. Psycho-educational, physical or multidisciplinary interventions may result in little to no difference in QoL. Future research on enhancing RTW in people with cancer involving multidisciplinary interventions encompassing a physical, psycho-educational and vocational component is needed, and be preferably tailored to the needs of the patient.
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- Angela Gem de Boer
- Department of Public and Occupational Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Public and Occupational Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Cochrane Work, Department of Public and Occupational Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Cochrane Work, Department of Public and Occupational Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Wilson TN, Nambiema A, Porro B, Descatha A, Aublet-Cuvelier A, Evanoff B, Roquelaure Y. Effectiveness of Physical Activity Interventions on Return to Work After a Cancer Diagnosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2023; 33:4-19. [PMID: 35779184 PMCID: PMC10025244 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-022-10052-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of physical activity (PA) interventions on return to work (RTW) in cancer survivors, compared to usual care, and to determine the dose of PA needed to improve this outcome. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Six electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, and Scopus were searched to identify studies, and completed by a search of grey literature and health organization websites. Two authors performed screening, selection, and data extraction independently. Study and intervention characteristics were extracted and summarized. Pooled risk ratio (RR) was estimated using a weight random-effects model with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results A total of 2655 records were identified, of which 8 intervention studies were included. The sample size of the included studies varied between 41 and 240, giving a total of 1087 participants aged between 18 and 75 years. Compared with usual care, PA interventions had a significant positive effect on RTW among cancer survivors with a pooled RR of 1.29 (95% CI 1.17, 1.42). We found that PA interventions (aerobic and resistance exercises) with an exercise dose between 7.6 METs.h/week and 15 METs.h/week, consisting in 50-60 min per session of moderate to vigorous physical exercise, twice a week seems relevant in improving RTW. Conclusions Our results showed, with moderate quality evidence that PA interventions are more effective than usual care in increasing the rate of RTW in cancer survivors. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: PROSPERO Registration Number, CRD42020203614.
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- Têtê Norbert Wilson
- Univ Angers, CHU Angers, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, environnement et travail) - UMR_S 1085, 49000, Angers, France.
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- Univ Angers, CHU Angers, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, environnement et travail) - UMR_S 1085, 49000, Angers, France
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- Univ Angers, CHU Angers, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, environnement et travail) - UMR_S 1085, 49000, Angers, France
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- Univ Angers, CHU Angers, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, environnement et travail) - UMR_S 1085, 49000, Angers, France
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- Direction des Etudes et de Recherches, INRS (Institut National de Recherche Et de Sécurité), 1 rue du Morvan, CS60027, 54519, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Division of General Medical Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63310, USA
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- Univ Angers, CHU Angers, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de Recherche en Santé, environnement et travail) - UMR_S 1085, 49000, Angers, France
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Paltrinieri S, Costi S, Pellegrini M, Díaz Crescitelli ME, Vicentini M, Mancuso P, Giorgi Rossi P, Fugazzaro S, Mazzini E, Escorpizo R, Ghirotto L. Adaptation of the Core Set for Vocational Rehabilitation for Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Consensus-Based Study. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2022; 32:718-730. [PMID: 35334038 PMCID: PMC8949826 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-022-10033-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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PURPOSE The Core Set for Vocational Rehabilitation (CS-VR) of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) describes the work functioning of individuals in need of VR. We aimed to adapt the CS-VR from the perspective of cancer survivors (CSs) and stakeholders, developing a CS-VR-Onco. METHODS We held five focus groups with 17 CSs who were employed at the time of diagnosis, to discuss their work reintegration experiences. After analyzing the focus group conversations, the CS-VR-Onco was developed. During a group interview, eleven stakeholders explored barriers/facilitations in assessing the work functioning of CSs by using the CS-VR-Onco. We applied the framework method and thematic analysis. RESULTS For the focus groups, the CS-VR-Onco of 85 categories emerged, and the ICF chapters of Mental functions, Exercise and tolerance functions, Interpersonal interactions and relationships, Major life areas, General tasks and demands, Mobility, Support and relationships, and Attitudes were prioritized. For the group interview, stakeholders' perspectives can be synthetized into two themes: close to the lived experience and usability criteria. Stakeholders confirmed the categories of the CS-VR-Onco, a checklist that should be used through an integrated approach across multiple disciplines. CONCLUSIONS The adapted CS-VR-Onco reflects the CSs' lived experiences of work reintegration and the factors that have influenced this process. The CS-VR-Onco was described as complete and usable through an integrated approach.
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- Sara Paltrinieri
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Via Risorgimento 80, 42123, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Via Risorgimento 80, 42123, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
- Department of Surgery, Medicine, Dentistry and Morphological Sciences, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, 41100, Modena, Italy.
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Via Risorgimento 80, 42123, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Qualitative Research Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Viale Umberto I 50, 42123, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Via Amendola 2, 42122, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Via Amendola 2, 42122, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Via Amendola 2, 42122, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Via Risorgimento 80, 42123, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Medical Directorate, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Via Amendola 2, 42122, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, 05401, USA
- Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil, Switzerland
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- Qualitative Research Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Viale Umberto I 50, 42123, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Liang Y, Gao Y, Yin G, Chen W, Gan X. Development of a breast cancer case management information platform (BC-CMIP) module based on patient-perceived value. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1034171. [DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1034171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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ObjectiveTo construct a content module for a breast cancer case management information platform (BC-CMIP) based on patient-perceived value (PPV).MethodsA questionnaire was used to investigate the service needs of breast cancer patients and their families for the information platform. Based on the value dimensions of PPV, the module content of the BC-CMIP was initially constructed, and the Delphi method was used to justify and revise the module content. Excel 2019 and SPSS 26.0 were used for statistical analysis.ResultsThe information platform includes the patient side and the medical side. The index content includes four primary indicators: functional value, emotional value, efficiency value and social value; it can realize all patient case management needs, such as diagnosis and treatment services, health education, telemedicine, treatment tracking, psychological support, case assessment and positive warning.ConclusionBased on the PPV, the module design of the BC-CMIP is reasonable and comprehensive, and it can scientifically and effectively meet the health needs of patients and provide a theoretical basis for subsequent platform development and application.
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Kobayashi M, Sezai I, Ishikawa T, Masujima M. Psychological and educational support for cancer patients who return to work: A scoping review. Work 2022; 73:291-300. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-205326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Many patients with cancer experience challenges when they return to work (RTW) following cancer diagnosis and treatment. Psycho-educational support is important to facilitate the RTW process. OBJECTIVE: This scoping review examined published reports on psycho-educational support for patients with cancer who RTW. METHODS: We followed the preferred reported items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses statement and the framework of Arksey and O’Malley. We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials database, PubMed, CINAHL (EBSCO), and ICHUSHI and performed manual searches. RESULTS: We retrieved 1,586 articles and retained 48 for analysis (published January 2000 to December 2020). Physicians, occupational physicians, nurses, social workers, and psychologists provide considerable support in hospitals. Delivery modes included individual, face-to-face, and workbook. Psychological support included emotional, stress coping, counseling, and knowledge. Educational support included information or advice provision, communication skills, problem discussion, and work planning. Employment status was typically the primary outcome. We included 50 measurement scales across quality of life, cognitive functioning and illness, self-efficacy, psychological distress, and fatigue. CONCLUSION: This review elucidated psycho-educational support for patients with cancer who RTW, and measurement tools for related effects. Based on the characteristics of the psycho-educational support revealed in this study, future studies should examine the development, intervention, and implementation of support programs for patients’ RTW.
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- Masamitsu Kobayashi
- Faculty of Nursing, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan
- Graduate School of Nursing, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Faculty of Nursing, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan
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- Graduate School Health Care Scienses, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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A neuropsychologically based employment intervention for women with multiple sclerosis: A quasi-randomized controlled trial. J Int Neuropsychol Soc 2022; 29:388-396. [PMID: 36062550 DOI: 10.1017/s1355617722000327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Job loss is common in multiple sclerosis (MS) and frequently associated with depression, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction. Identifying these modifiable risk factors and providing "at-risk" women with a neuropsychologically-based intervention may improve employment outcomes. Our study seeks to investigate the utility of a neuropsychologically-based intervention with varying levels of treatment and follow-up, and evaluate treatment and employment outcomes among groups. METHOD In this longitudinal, quasi-randomized controlled trial, employed women with MS meeting criteria on screening measures were considered "at-risk" for job instability and randomized to one of two neuropsychological testing interventions (standard-care group received testing and phone feedback of results and recommendations; experimental group received testing and in-person feedback with subsequent care-coordinator calls from a nurse to help coordinate recommendation completion). Participants who did not meet criteria were considered "low-risk" and only followed over time. RESULTS 56 women in the treatment groups (standard-care = 23; experimental = 33) and 63 women in the follow-only group were analyzed at 1 year. Rates of decreased employment were similar between standard-care (17.4%) and experimental (21.2%) groups (OR = .782, 95% CI .200-3.057). However, the experimental group completed significantly more treatment recommendations, t(53) = -3.237, p = .002. Rates of decreased employment were also similar between the "low-risk" (17.5%) and "at-risk" groups (19.6%), (OR = .721, 95% CI .285-1.826). CONCLUSION Employment outcomes were similar at 1 year between treatment groups receiving differing levels of a neuropsychologically-based intervention, however treatment adherence significantly improved in the experimental group. Treatment groups also had similar employment outcomes as compared to a "low-risk," no intervention group, suggesting that engaging in either neuropsychological intervention may have impacted job stability.
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Stehle L, Hoosain M, van Niekerk L. A systematic review of work-related interventions for breast cancer survivors: Potential contribution of occupational therapists. Work 2022; 72:59-73. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-210053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: A high number of breast cancer survivors need to resume work. Therefore, interventions aimed at effective work-related transitions are important. OBJECTIVE: A systematic review to determine what occupational therapy interventions are effective in work-related transitions of breast cancer survivors. METHODS: Multiple databases were searched for studies on work-related interventions within the scope of occupational therapy. Studies were included if 70% or more study participants were working age (> 18 years) breast cancer survivors, and work-related transition outcome measures were used. RESULTS: The search yielded 2 872 articles, of which 12 met the inclusion criteria. When classified according to the International Classification of Function Framework, quantitative sources focussed on Body Structures and Functions component and Multicomponents (consists of the Body Structures and Functions Component and the Activities Component) showed positive effects on improving the work-related transitions of BC survivors, however, the effects were statistically insignificant and the strength of evidence was moderate. Participants in a qualitative source reported that after they underwent a physical exercise programme their work performance improved. A Multicomponents intervention study showed statistically significant improvements on self-reported work-related outcomes of BC survivors. Low evidence was found for implementing a vocational rehabilitation case management programme targeting the Activities component, which showed positive effects in reducing the sick leave days of BC survivors, but the effects were statistically insignificant. No evidence was found for programmes focussed on restoring the Participation component. CONCLUSION: The evidence included in this systematic review were insufficient to recommend occupational therapy interventions that are effective (showing statistically significant improvements) for work-related transitions of BC cancer survivors.
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- Luna Stehle
- Division of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Division of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Division of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Deng Y, Xiong Y, Ning P, Wang X, Han XR, Tu GF, He PY. A case management model for patients with granulomatous mastitis: a prospective study. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:143. [PMID: 35501850 PMCID: PMC9063211 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01726-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Background Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is a chronic inflammatory mastitis disease that requires long-term treatment and has a high recurrence rate. Case management has been proven to be an effective mechanism in assisting patients with chronic illness to receive regular and targeted disease monitoring and health care service. The aim of this study was to investigate the application of a hospital-to-community model of case management for granulomatous mastitis and explore the related factors associated with its recurrence. Methods This was a prospective study on patients with granulomatous mastitis based on a case management model. Data on demographic, clinical and laboratory information, treatment methods, follow-up time, and recurrence were collected and analyzed. The eight-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) was used to investigate patients' adherence to medications. Logistic regression models were built for analysis of risk factors for the recurrence of granulomatous mastitis. Results By October 2021, a total of 152 female patients with a mean age of 32 years had undergone the entire case management process. The mean total course of case management was 24.54 (range 15–45) months. Almost all the patients received medication treatment, except for one pregnant patient who received observation therapy, and approximately 53.9% of the patients received medication and surgery. The overall recurrence rate was 11.2%, and “high” medication adherence (RR = 0.428, 95% CI 0.224–0.867, P = 0.015) was significantly associated with a lower rate of recurrence, while the rate of recurrence with a surgical procedure + medication was higher than that with medication alone (RR = 4.128, 95% CI 1.026–16.610, P = 0.046). Conclusion A case management model for patients with granulomatous mastitis was applied to effectively monitor changes in the disease and to identify factors associated with disease recurrence. “Low” medication adherence was a significant risk factor for the recurrence of granulomatous mastitis. Patients treated with medication and surgery were more likely to experience recurrence than those treated with medication alone. The optimal treatment approach should be planned for granulomatous mastitis patients, and patient medication adherence should be of concern to medical staff.
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- Yuan Deng
- Department of Breast, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 1617, Riyue Avenue, Qingyang District, Chengdu, 611731, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China.,Department of Nursing, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 1617, Riyue Avenue, Qingyang District, Chengdu, 611731, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 1617, Riyue Avenue, Qingyang District, Chengdu, 611731, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 1617, Riyue Avenue, Qingyang District, Chengdu, 611731, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Nursing, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 1617, Riyue Avenue, Qingyang District, Chengdu, 611731, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Breast, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 1617, Riyue Avenue, Qingyang District, Chengdu, 611731, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 1617, Riyue Avenue, Qingyang District, Chengdu, 611731, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Breast, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 1617, Riyue Avenue, Qingyang District, Chengdu, 611731, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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Wennman-Larsen A, Svärd V, Alexanderson K, Friberg E. Factors of decisive importance for being in work or not during two years after breast cancer surgery: content analysis of 462 women's open answers. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2021; 21:332. [PMID: 34521383 PMCID: PMC8438964 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-021-01468-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Paid work is one of the most important aspects in life among working-aged women diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite several attempts, no previous study provides a comprehensive overview from the women’s perspective about factors of importance for being able to work or not. Therefore, the aim of this study was to gain knowledge about factors that women themselves state are of decisive importance for being able to work or not during the first two years after breast cancer surgery. Methods Data was collected in a two-year follow-up questionnaire within the frame of a prospective cohort study of working-aged women who had undergone breast cancer surgery. 749 were included in the questionnaire study and of the 616 (82%) responding women, 462 (75%) wrote statements on an open-ended question about factors of decisive importance for being able to work or not work during the past two years. The statements were analyzed with content analysis. Results Five categories of factors of importance for being able to work or not were identified, each covering several sub-categories: Health and wellbeing, Contacts and encounters, Flexibility and adjustment possibilities, Socioeconomic consequences from working/not working, and Own motivation and characteristics. A wide variety of factors were mentioned by the women and the findings give a multifaceted picture of many single but interrelated factors of decisive importance for being able to work/not work. The importance of flexibility in the return-to-work process was stressed, as well as the importance of supportive encounters from, e.g., colleagues, managers, as well as relatives. Conclusions The results give a comprehensive overview over a variety of different types of factors for being able to return to/remain in work or to not work after breast cancer surgery, adding new knowledge about e.g. the importance of colleagues, and the women’s own preferences or characteristics. These are factors that different stakeholders, both from healthcare but also from the work place and the insurance office, need to be aware of and collaborate around to support women with breast cancer during the period of treatment, rehabilitation and return to work.
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- Agneta Wennman-Larsen
- Division of Insurance Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden. .,Department of Nursing Science, Sophiahemmet University, Box 5605, 11486, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Division of Insurance Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Social Work, Södertörn University, 14189, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Division of Insurance Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Insurance Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, 17177, Stockholm, Sweden
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Algeo N, Bennett K, Connolly D. Rehabilitation interventions to support return to work for women with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:895. [PMID: 34353286 PMCID: PMC8340442 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08613-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Research recommends the development and evaluation of interventions to support women with breast cancer in returning to, or managing, work. Despite this, there has historically been a paucity of rehabilitation interventions to support women with breast cancer to maintain or return to their work role. The aim of this systematic review was to examine key characteristics of rehabilitation interventions, and their effectiveness on work outcomes for women with breast cancer, compared to usual care. Methods A systematic review was conducted of controlled studies of rehabilitation interventions with work outcomes for women with breast cancer. Six databases were systematically searched: EMBASE, Web of Science, MEDLINE (OVID), CINAHL, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL). Results are presented either as pooled odds ratio (OR) or pooled effect size (hedges g) between groups, with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Narrative synthesis was conducted on intervention outcomes not suitable for meta-analysis. Results Five thousand, five hundred and thirty-five studies were identified. Nine out of 28 abstracts met inclusion criteria. Heterogeneity of interventions and outcomes precluded meta-analysis for most outcomes. Of the interventions included in meta-analysis, no significant differences compared to usual care were found for sick leave (2 studies (12 months); OR 1.11 (95% CI: 0.66 to 1.87), number of sick days taken (2 studies (six months); difference in effect: − 0.08, (95% CI: − 0.48 to 0.38) or working hours (2 studies (12 months); 0.19, (95% CI: − 0.20 to 0.64). Only one study, with a multidisciplinary intervention, showed a significant difference for work outcomes when compared to usual care. Work-specific content featured in three interventions only, none of which provided conclusive evidence for improvement in work outcomes. Enhanced physical and psychological sequalae, and quality of life was observed in some studies. Conclusion There remains a lack of effective and methodologically rigorous rehabilitation intervention studies for breast cancer survivors. The development and evaluation of effective rehabilitation interventions to support return to work is warranted. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12885-021-08613-x.
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- Naomi Algeo
- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Data Science Centre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Discipline of Occupational Therapy, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Guo YJ, Tang J, Li JM, Zhu LL, Xu JS. Exploration of interventions to enhance return-to-work for cancer patients: A scoping review. Clin Rehabil 2021; 35:1674-1693. [PMID: 34227435 DOI: 10.1177/02692155211021706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE With the increasing incidence and earlier onset of cancer, more and more cancer patients are facing the problems of return-to-work. This review is to explore the types, contents, and results of return-to-work interventions for cancer patients. METHODS This scoping review followed Arksey and O'Malley's framework and PRISMA-ScR List. Three Chinese databases and five English databases were searched from the establishment of databases to 31 March, 2021. Article selection and data extraction were conducted by two researchers. RESULTS Thirty-two studies and 1916 cancer patients with mainly breast and gastrointestinal cancer were included. According to the contents, interventions could be divided into four types: (1) physical interventions (n = 6), including high-intensity exercise, low-to-moderate intensity exercise, yoga, and upper limb functional training, (2) psychological interventions (n = 2), including early active individualized psychosocial support and mindfulness-based recovery, (3) vocational interventions (n = 14), including making work plans, educational leaflets, vocational consultations, electronic health intervention, and interventions targeting at employers, (4) multidisciplinary interventions (n = 10), including any combination of above interventions. Physical exercises, making working plans, vocational consultations, educational leaflets, two combinations of vocational and physical interventions were validated to have positive results in enhancing cancer patients' return-to-work. CONCLUSIONS Return-to-work interventions for cancer patients are diversified and can be divided into physical, psychological, vocational, and multidisciplinary interventions. Medical staffs can utilize physical exercises, making working plans, vocational consultation, educational leaflets, combinations of vocational and physical interventions to enhance cancer patients' return-to-work. Other interventions still need to be developed and validated.
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- Yu-Jie Guo
- Medical School (School of Nursing), Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical School (School of Nursing), Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical School (School of Nursing), Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical School (School of Nursing), Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical School (School of Nursing), Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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Rosbjerg R, Zachariae R, Hansen DG, Hoejris I, Duijts S, Gehr NL, Andersen ID, Labriola M. Physical activity, return to work self-efficacy, and work status among employees undergoing chemotherapy for cancer - a prospective study with 12 months follow-up. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:169. [PMID: 33596859 PMCID: PMC7890631 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-07824-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Numerous studies emphasize the positive effects of physical activity on health and well-being in cancer patients. The effects of physical activity on the working lives of cancer patients have received less attention. The aim of the present study was to examine the association between physical activity and work status in employees with cancer, and the mediating role of return to work self-efficacy (RTWSE) in this association. Methods Data from questionnaires (physical activity, RTWSE, performance status, sociodemographic), patient records, and Danish national registries (work status, education) were collected for 217 employees initiating chemotherapy for cancer. The associations of physical activity at baseline with work status at baseline and at twelve months follow-up, respectively, were estimated with logistic regression. The mediating role of RTWSE was investigated using the Sobel Goodmann test. Results Employees with moderate (> 30 min/day) or high (> 150 min/day) levels of current daily activity at baseline had significantly increased odds for working at baseline (OR = 2.83, 95%CI = 0.73–10.96 and OR = 6.13, 95%CI = 1.68–22.40, respectively) and at twelve months (OR = 3.90, 95%CI = 1.19–12.77 and OR = 3.43, 95%CI = 1.12–10.51, respectively), compared to sedentary employees. Likewise, employees, physically active in their leisure time (light or vigorous psychical activity) for 2–4 h/week or > 4 h/week of light activity at baseline, had increased odds for working at twelve months (OR range = 1.20 (95%CI = 0.40–3.61)–5.39(95%CI = 0.78–37.32)), compared to sedentary employees. RTWSE was not found to mediate the observed associations. Conclusions Physical activity appears positively associated with work status in employees undergoing treatment for cancer in the twelve months period after initiating chemotherapy.
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- Rikke Rosbjerg
- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark. .,DEFACTUM, Central Denmark Region, Denmark, P.P. Ørums Gade 11, 1.B, 8000, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- Unit for Psychooncology and Health Psychology, Department of Psychology, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Health and Care, Viby-Hoejbjerg, Aarhus Municipality, Aarhus, Denmark
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- NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS, Bergen, Norway.,Centre for Social Medicine, Frederiksberg and Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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[Predictive factors of maintain of employment and return to work after cancer]. Bull Cancer 2021; 108:272-283. [PMID: 33455735 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2020.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Return-to-work after cancer depends on several factors related to the disease but also other socio-professional factors. The primary aim of this study was to identify socio-demographic, disease related and professional factors influencing the return-to-work process. METHODS It was a prospective and descriptive study reporting the return-to-work process in 89 cancer patients, in a professional activity age, who had cancer treatment and a follow up in the Oncology department in Tahar Maamouri Teaching Hospital of Nabeul, between September 2015 to December 2019. RESULTS Our study included 89 patients. Mean age was 45 years±8. The population was predominantly feminine (59 %). They were employees in 45 % of cases. Private professional sectors included 60 % of all patients. An open-ended contract was performed in 87 % of cases. Most frequent primary tumors were breast tumors (45 %) and colon tumors (20 %). Thirty-four patients went back to work after recovery. Seventy-nine percent of them were female patients and 70 % had breast cancer. Predictive factors identified in univariate statistical analysis and correlated to return-to-work were gender (P=0.002), occupation (P<10-3), initial duration off sick (P=0.015), fitting out measures at work (P=0.01), primary tumor origin (P=0.01), disease stage (P=0.037), treatment (P=0.014) and disease outcome after treatment (P=0.024). CONCLUSION Our study underlined a need to create a pluridisciplinary platform unifying collaborators among oncologists and occupational health professionals in order to enhance professional reintegration process and to hold patient's professional equilibrium after cancer recovery.
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Yin YN, Wang Y, Jiang NJ, Long DR. Can case management improve cancer patients quality of life?: A systematic review following PRISMA. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22448. [PMID: 33019431 PMCID: PMC7535784 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer patients are associated with a series of long lasting and stressful treatments and experiencing, and case management (CM) has been widely used and developed with the aim to increase the quality of treatments and improve the patient care services. The purpose of this review is to identify and synthesize the evidence of randomized controlled trial studies to prove that case management could be one way to address the quality of life of cancer patients. METHODS We performed a literature search in 4 electronic bibliographic databases and snowball searches were performed to ensure a complete collection. Two review authors independently extracted and analyzed data. A data extraction form was used to collect the characteristics of case management intervention, report outcomes, and quality assessment. RESULTS Our searches identified 3080 articles, of which 7 randomized controlled trials met the inclusion criteria. The intervention was varied from the target population, measurement tools, duration of intervention, and so on, and 5 studies consistently showed improvement in the intervention group compared with control groups, no significant difference was found between health care costs of case management care services and the routine care services. CONCLUSION There is some evidence that case management can be effective in cancer patients quality of life. However, due to the heterogeneity in the target population, measurement tools, and results applied, no conclusion can be made from a meta-analysis on the present bias. More rigorously multi-centered randomized controlled studies should be provided with detailed information about intervention in future research.
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- Ya-nan Yin
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children Sichuan University, Ministry of Education
- West China Nursing School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children Sichuan University, Ministry of Education
- West China Nursing School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children Sichuan University, Ministry of Education
- West China Nursing School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children Sichuan University, Ministry of Education
- West China Nursing School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Bae KR, Kang D, Yi JY, Ahn Y, Kim IR, Kweon SS, Ahn JS, Nam SJ, Shim YM, Chun M, Heo J, Cho J. 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. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2020; 19:100633. [PMID: 32885089 PMCID: PMC7451719 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2020.100633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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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. After active treatment, the intervention group receives a one-time, face-to-face education session with an oncology nurse. Following the education session, both groups receive three follow-up phone calls. The first follow-up call occurs at the end of intervention and at the end of active treatment for intervention and control groups, respectively. The next two follow-up calls will be conducted one month and a year following the post-test. The primary outcome is whether the patient has RTW or has plans to RTW, and the secondary outcome is knowledge of RTW. Results As of April 2020, 239 patients have been enrolled in the trial. Statistical analyses will be conducted upon trial completion in December 2020. Discussion We hypothesize that the provision of RTW education near diagnosis will not only enhance patients’ intentions to RTW, but also effectively encourage them to RTW.
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- Ka Ryeong Bae
- Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.,Cancer Education Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.,Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.,Cancer Education Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.,Cancer Education Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Hematology & Oncology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.,Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea.,Cancer Education Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Stimmel MB, Cohen JN, Schneider SJ, Portnoy JG, Seng EK, Foley FW. A neuropsychologically-based intervention with increased follow-up support for employed women with multiple sclerosis: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil 2020; 34:1292-1302. [PMID: 32686487 DOI: 10.1177/0269215520940353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate feasibility and acceptability of a neuropsychologically-based vocational intervention with increased follow-up support for women with multiple sclerosis. DESIGN Single-blinded parallel-group randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up. SETTING Tertiary-care multiple sclerosis center. PARTICIPANTS Forty-nine employed women with multiple sclerosis meeting criteria on measures of cognitive dysfunction (Symbol Digit Modalities Test), fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale), and/or depression (Beck Depression Inventory/Patient Health Questionnaire). INTERVENTIONS Participants received either neuropsychological testing and phone feedback regarding findings and tailored recommendations (standard-care treatment), or testing, in-person feedback, and two calls from a care-coordinator (experimental treatment). MEASURES Feasibility measures included enrollment and attrition rates, and compliance to recommendations at 12-months between groups. Acceptability was evaluated by participants' report of benefit from interventions. Secondary analyses included evaluation of symptom changes (cognition, fatigue, depression) from baseline to 12-months. RESULTS Of 49 women meeting screening measure thresholds, 44 were randomized to treatment groups (attrition: standard-care = 8, experimental = 6), and 30 completed the study (standard-care = 14, experimental = 16). Recommendation adherence rates did not significantly differ between standard-care and experimental groups (31% vs 49%). However, 16/16 experimental participants at least partially completed given recommendations as compared to 8/14 in the standard-care group. Participants across groups (97%) reported benefit from participation. No significant differences in symptom outcomes between groups at 12-months. CONCLUSION In-person feedback and care-coordinator calls were feasible and acceptable additions to a neuropsychological intervention and may serve to increase recommendation adherence. Given high drop-out rate, particularly prior to testing, future research may explore avenues to improve completion rates and maximize benefits of such interventions.
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- Marnina B Stimmel
- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY, USA.,Saul R Korey Department of Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY, USA.,Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center, Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, NJ, USA
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Domaszewska K, Pieńkowski T, Janiak A, Bukowska D, Laurentowska M. The Influence of Soft Tissue Therapy on Respiratory Efficiency and Chest Mobility of Women Suffering from Breast Cancer. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16245092. [PMID: 31847158 PMCID: PMC6950070 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16245092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of the following paper was to determine the influence of soft tissue therapy on respiratory efficiency and chest mobility of women suffering from breast cancer. This study was a controlled, randomized trial. Tests were carried out in a group of patients (n = 49) who were hospitalized in the Province Polyclinic Hospital, Konin, Poland. In the study group, irrespective of the standard physical therapy program, an additional therapy program was run. The program consisted of applying specific techniques of soft tissue treatment. All patients in each term were subject to pulmonary function tests, chest mobility, and pain assessment. Statistical analysis of the obtained results of spirometry and chest mobility assessment has revealed no differences in the analyzed parameters between the examined groups in the period of joint therapeutic treatment. In the period between the third examination and the end of the 11-month-rehabilitation treatment, statistically significant differences were observed in the analyzed spirometry parameters; however, there was no difference in the parameters describing airflow in small airways (maximal expiratory flow at 50% (MEF50), peak expiratory flow (PEF) between individual groups during consecutive examinations in the course of diversified therapeutic treatment. Chest mobility assessment of the patients, performed during diversified therapeutic treatment, revealed statistically significant differences between the groups. However, there was no difference between the examined groups as far as pain sensation is concerned. Enhancing the regular rehabilitation program by including additional therapeutic methods, which are based on myofascial release and post-isometric relaxation techniques, had beneficial effects regarding respiratory system efficiency.
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- Katarzyna Domaszewska
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland;
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation and Sport, The President Stanislaw Wojciechowski State University of Applied Sciences in Kalisz, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland;
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- Department of Neurobiology, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland;
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland;
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Process evaluation of a tailored work-related support intervention for patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. J Cancer Surviv 2019; 14:59-71. [PMID: 31745819 PMCID: PMC7028837 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-019-00797-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Purpose To perform a process evaluation of a tailored work-related support intervention for patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. Methods The intervention comprised three tailored psychosocial work-related support meetings. To outline the process evaluation of this intervention, we used six key components: recruitment, context, reach, dose delivered, dose received and fidelity. Data were collected using questionnaires, checklists and research logbooks and were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Results In total, 16 hospitals, 33 nurses and 7 oncological occupational physicians (OOPs) participated. Analysis of the six key components revealed that the inclusion rate of eligible patients was 47%. Thirty-eight intervention patients were included: 35 actually had a first meeting, 32 had a second and 17 had a third. For 31 patients (89%), the first meeting was face to face, as per protocol. However, in only 32% of the cases referred to support type A (oncological nurse) and 13% of the cases referred to support type B (OOP), the first meeting was before the start of the treatment, as per protocol. The average duration of the support type A meetings was around the pre-established 30 min; for the OOPs, the average was 50 min. Protocol was easy to follow according to the healthcare professionals. Overall, the patients considered the intervention useful. Conclusions This study has shown that the strategy of tailored work-related support is appreciated by both patients and healthcare professionals and applicable in clinical practice. Implications for Cancer survivors The intervention was appreciated by patients; however, whether the timing of the work-related support was adequate (i.e. before treatment was started) requires further research. Trial registration NTR5022. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s11764-019-00797-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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A systematic review of interventions to retain chronically ill occupationally active employees in work: can findings be transferred to cancer survivors? Acta Oncol 2019; 58:548-565. [PMID: 30702004 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2018.1559946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Background: Interventions supporting occupationally active cancer survivors to retain work and prevent adverse work outcomes, beyond return to work, are scarce. As lessons may be learned from interventions that have been evaluated in working employees with other chronic diseases than cancer, the objective of this review was to summarize the characteristics of these interventions. Material and methods: Studies were identified through computerized PubMed, EMBASE and PsycINFO searches, without any language or year of publication restrictions. Randomized controlled trials were included if they evaluated the effectiveness of interventions to retain chronically ill occupationally active employees in work. Two authors independently extracted data from each study and assessed the risk of bias. Results: The search identified 536 unique studies, of which 18 met the inclusion criteria. All included studies had a low risk of bias. (Psycho-)educational interventions for chronically ill employees to retain work were evaluated in two studies, physical interventions in three studies, vocational/work-related interventions in five studies, and multidisciplinary interventions in eight studies. Vocational/work-related and multidisciplinary interventions, and the involvement of professional trainers, showed the most promising effects in retaining employees. However, small sample sizes may have caused imprecise effect estimates. Conclusion: Based on studies focusing on occupationally active employees with other chronic diseases than cancer, it is advised that working cancer survivors should be offered tailored interventions, by skilled trainers, to sustain their employability. Shared goal setting, with relevant stakeholders, and vocational components should be included, potentially as part of a multidisciplinary intervention.
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Return to Work Interventions for Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and a Methodological Critique. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16081343. [PMID: 31014004 PMCID: PMC6518012 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16081343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2019] [Revised: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Cancer patients are more at risk of being unemployed or having difficulties to return to work (RTW) compared to individuals without health concerns, and is thus a major public health issue. The aim of this systematic review is to identify and describe the interventions developed specifically to help cancer patients to RTW after treatment. Two researchers independently screened the articles for inclusion and Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) checklists were used to assess the methodology of the included studies. Ten manuscripts met the inclusion criteria. The type of studies were three quasi-experimental studies, three longitudinal studies, three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and a qualitative study. RTW interventions were conducted in or outside the hospital (n = 6 and 3 respectively), or both (n = 1). Improvements in RTW were only observed in quasi-experimental studies. No improvement in RTW was noted in RCTs, nor in other measures (e.g., quality of life, fatigue). Lack of statistically significant improvement does not necessarily reflect reality, but may be attributed to non-adapted research methods. This systematic review underscores the need for researches in the RTW field to reach a consensus on RTW criteria and their assessment. Recommendations to this effect are suggested.
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Skarpaas LS, Haveraaen LA, Småstuen MC, Shaw WS, Aas RW. The association between having a coordinator and return to work: the rapid-return-to-work cohort study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e024597. [PMID: 30782911 PMCID: PMC6398742 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess if the reported provision of a coordinator was associated with time to first return to work (RTW) and first full RTW among sick-listed employees who participated in different rapid-RTW programmes in Norway. DESIGN The study was designed as a cohort study. SETTING Rapid-RTW programmes financed by the regional health authority in hospitals and Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration in Norway. PARTICIPANTS The sample included employees on full-time sick leave (n=326) who participated in rapid-RTW programmes (n=43), who provided information about the coordination of the services they received. The median age was 46 years (minimum-maximum 21-67) and 71% were female. The most common reported diagnoses were musculoskeletal (57%) and mental health disorders (14%). INTERVENTIONS The employees received different types of individually tailored RTW programmes all aimed at a rapid RTW; occupational rehabilitation (64%), treatment for medical or psychological issues, including assessment, and surgery (26%), and follow-up and work clarification services (10%). It was common to be provided with a coordinator (73%). PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Outcomes were measured as time to first RTW (graded and 100%) and first full RTW (100%). RESULTS Employees provided with a coordinator returned to work later than employees who did not have a coordinator; a median (95% CI) of 128 (80 to 176) days vs 61 (43 to 79) days for first RTW, respectively. This difference did not remain statistically significant in the adjusted regression analysis. For full RTW, there was no statistically significant difference between employees provided with a coordinator versus those who were not. CONCLUSIONS The model of coordination, provided in the Norwegian rapid-RTW programmes was not associated with a more rapid RTW for sick-listed employees. Rethinking how RTW coordination should be organised could be wise in future programme development.
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- Lisebet Skeie Skarpaas
- Presenter - Making Sense of Science, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Presenter - Making Sense of Science, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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Grunfeld EA, Schumacher L, Armaou M, Woods PL, Rolf P, Sutton AJ, Zarkar A, Sadhra SS. Feasibility randomised controlled trial of a guided workbook intervention to support work-related goals among cancer survivors in the UK. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e022746. [PMID: 30670507 PMCID: PMC6347862 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Employment following illness is associated with better physical and psychological functioning. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a theoretically led workbook intervention designed to support patients with cancer returning to work. DESIGN Parallel-group randomised controlled trial with embedded qualitative interviews. SETTING Oncology clinics within four English National Health Service Trusts. PARTICIPANTS Patients who had received a diagnosis of breast, gynaecological, prostate or colorectal cancer and who had been receiving treatment for a minimum of two weeks. INTERVENTION A self-guided WorkPlan workbook designed to support patients with cancer to return to work with fortnightly telephone support calls to discuss progress. The control group received treatment as usual and was offered the workbook at the end of their 12-month follow-up. OUTCOME MEASURES We assessed aspects of feasibility including eligibility, recruitment, data collection, attrition, feasibility of the methodology, acceptability of the intervention and potential to calculate cost-effectiveness. RESULTS The recruitment rate of eligible patients was 44%; 68 participants consented and 58 (85%) completed baseline measures. Randomisation procedures were acceptable, data collection methods (including cost-effectiveness data) were feasible and the intervention was acceptable to participants. Retention rates at 6-month and 12-month follow-up were 72% and 69%, respectively. At 6-month follow-up, 30% of the usual care group had returned to full-time or part-time work (including phased return to work) compared with 43% of the intervention group. At 12 months, the percentages were 47% (usual care) and 68% (intervention). CONCLUSIONS The findings confirm the feasibility of a definitive trial, although further consideration needs to be given to increasing the participation rates among men and black and ethnic minority patients diagnosed with cancer. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN56342476; Pre-results.
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Birkbeck University of London, London, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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- Oncology Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospitals Birmingham National Health Service Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Joo JY, Liu MF. Effectiveness of Nurse-Led Case Management in Cancer Care: Systematic Review. Clin Nurs Res 2018; 28:968-991. [PMID: 29726271 DOI: 10.1177/1054773818773285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Cancer survivors need accountable, patient-centered and lifelong care. Case management has been shown effective at providing quality care and at reducing both hospital access and health care costs. However, how effective case management in cancer care is to date unclear. This systematic review examines recent evidence of the effectiveness of nurse-led case management in adults with cancer. The Cochrane processes and PRISMA statements guided this systematic review. The methodological risk of bias was assessed. From four electronic databases, nine experimental studies published from 2008 to 2017 were retrieved. Synthesized results show positive case management effectively improved patients' quality of life and significantly reduced hospital readmission rates. However, there were mixed results of health care costs and other hospital access outcomes. There is some evidence that nurse-led case management is effective in cancer care. Further research applying rigorous design to large populations of cancer patients is recommended.
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Fassier JB, Lamort-Bouché M, Broc G, Guittard L, Péron J, Rouat S, Carretier J, Fervers B, Letrilliart L, Sarnin P. Developing a Return to Work Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors with the Intervention Mapping Protocol: Challenges and Opportunities of the Needs Assessment. Front Public Health 2018; 6:35. [PMID: 29527521 PMCID: PMC5829033 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2018.00035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Return to work (RTW) is an important step for breast cancer survivors (BCSs). However, they face many barriers that affect particularly women with low socioeconomic status (SES). Health care, workplace, and insurance actors lack knowledge and collaborate poorly. No intervention to date has proven effective to reduce social disparities in employment after breast cancer. The intervention mapping (IM) protocol is being used in France to develop, implement, and evaluate an intervention to facilitate and sustain RTW after breast cancer [FAciliter et Soutenir le retour au TRAvail après un Cancer du Sein (FASTRACS) project]. The research question of this study was to elicit the needs for RTW after breast cancer from various stakeholders' point of view. The aim of this study was to describe the process and the preliminary results of the needs assessment of the FASTRACS project. Different methods were followed to (a) establish and work with a planning group and (b) conduct a needs assessment to create a logic model of the problem. A planning group was organized to gather the stakeholders with the research team. A review of the literature and indicators was conducted to identify the magnitude of the problem and the factors influencing RTW. A qualitative inquiry was conducted with 12 focus groups and 48 individual semi-structured interviews to explore the needs and experience of the stakeholders. The results of these tasks were the proposition of a charter of partnership to structure the participative process, a review of the scientific evidence and indicators, and the description by the stakeholders of their needs and experience. Many stakeholders disagreed with the concept of "early intervention." They advocated for a better support of BCSs during their RTW, emphasized as a process. Anticipation, intersectoral collaboration, and workplace accommodation were mentioned to fit the needs of the BCS and their environment. A logic model of the problem was elaborated from these data. The ability of the model to consider specific characteristics of women with low SES is discussed, with a view to developing the FASTRACS intervention through the next steps of the IM protocol.
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- Jean-Baptiste Fassier
- UMRESTTE UMR T_9405, Unité mixte de recherche Epidémiologique et de Surveillance Transport Travail Environnement, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
- Service de médecine et santé au travail, Hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- UMRESTTE UMR T_9405, Unité mixte de recherche Epidémiologique et de Surveillance Transport Travail Environnement, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
- Collège universitaire de médecine générale, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- UMRESTTE UMR T_9405, Unité mixte de recherche Epidémiologique et de Surveillance Transport Travail Environnement, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- HESPER, Health Services and Performance Research, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
- Pôle IMER, Hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Laboratoire de Biométrie et Biologie Evolutive LBBE – UMR 5558, Université de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
- Service d’oncologie médicale. Institut de Cancérologie des Hospices Civils de Lyon (IC-HCL), Hospices civils de Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, France
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- GRePS – EA 4163 (Groupe de Recherche en Psychologie Sociale), Université Lumière Lyon 2, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Centre Léon Bérard, Département Cancer et Environnement, Lyon, France
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- Centre Léon Bérard, Département Cancer et Environnement, Lyon, France
- Faculté Lyon Est, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Collège universitaire de médecine générale, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
- HESPER, Health Services and Performance Research, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- GRePS – EA 4163 (Groupe de Recherche en Psychologie Sociale), Université Lumière Lyon 2, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
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McQueen J, McFeely G. Case management for return to work for individuals living with cancer: A systematic review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2017. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2017.24.5.203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Jean McQueen
- Freelance occupational therapist and health researcher, McQueen Training and Health Consultancy, UK
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- Macmillan consultant occupational therapist – vocational rehabilitation, Edinburgh Cancer Centre, UK
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Leensen M, Groeneveld I, Rejda T, Groenenboom P, van Berkel S, Brandon T, de Boer A, Frings-Dresen M. Feasibility of a multidisciplinary intervention to help cancer patients return to work. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2017; 27:e12690. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- M.C.J. Leensen
- Coronel Institute of Occupational Health; Academic Medical Center; University of Amsterdam; Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Leiden University Medical Center; Leiden The Netherlands
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- Department of Sports Medicine; Medical Center Haaglanden; The Hague The Netherlands
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- Department of Sports Medicine; Isala; Zwolle The Netherlands
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- Department of Sports Medicine; Isala; Zwolle The Netherlands
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- Coronel Institute of Occupational Health; Academic Medical Center; University of Amsterdam; Amsterdam The Netherlands
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- Coronel Institute of Occupational Health; Academic Medical Center; University of Amsterdam; Amsterdam The Netherlands
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Vogel N, Schandelmaier S, Zumbrunn T, Ebrahim S, de Boer WEL, Busse JW, Kunz R. Return-to-work coordination programmes for improving return to work in workers on sick leave. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 3:CD011618. [PMID: 28358173 PMCID: PMC6464073 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011618.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND To limit long-term sick leave and associated consequences, insurers, healthcare providers and employers provide programmes to facilitate disabled people's return to work. These programmes include a variety of coordinated and individualised interventions. Despite the increasing popularity of such programmes, their benefits remain uncertain. We conducted a systematic review to determine the long-term effectiveness of return-to-work coordination programmes compared to usual practice in workers at risk for long-term disability. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of return-to-work coordination programmes versus usual practice for workers on sick leave or disability. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; 2016, Issue 11), MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and PsycINFO up to 1 November 2016. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that enrolled workers absent from work for at least four weeks and randomly assigned them to return-to-work coordination programmes or usual practice. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened titles, abstracts and full-text articles for study eligibility; extracted data; and assessed risk of bias from eligible trials. We contacted authors for additional data where required. We conducted random-effects meta-analyses and used the GRADE approach to rate the quality of the evidence. MAIN RESULTS We identified 14 studies from nine countries that enrolled 12,568 workers. Eleven studies focused on musculoskeletal problems, two on mental health and one on both. Most studies (11 of 14) followed workers 12 months or longer. Risk of bias was low in 10 and high in 4 studies, but findings were not sensitive to their exclusion.We found no benefits for return-to-work coordination programmes on return-to-work outcomes.For short-term follow-up of six months, we found no effect on time to return to work (hazard ratio (HR) 1.32, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.93 to 1.88, low-quality evidence), cumulative sickness absence (mean difference (MD) -16.18 work days per year, 95% CI -32.42 to 0.06, moderate-quality evidence), the proportion of participants at work at end of the follow-up (risk ratio (RR) 1.06, 95% CI 0.86 to 1.30, low-quality evidence) or on the proportion of participants who had ever returned to work, that is, regardless of whether they had remained at work until last follow-up (RR 0.87, 95% CI 0.63 to 1.19, very low-quality evidence).For long-term follow-up of 12 months, we found no effect on time to return to work (HR 1.25, 95% CI 0.95 to 1.66, low-quality evidence), cumulative sickness absence (MD -14.84 work days per year, 95% CI -38.56 to 8.88, low-quality evidence), the proportion of participants at work at end of the follow-up (RR 1.06, 95% CI 0.99 to 1.15, low-quality evidence) or on the proportion of participants who had ever returned to work (RR 1.03, 95% CI 0.97 to 1.09, moderate-quality evidence).For very long-term follow-up of longer than 12 months, we found no effect on time to return to work (HR 0.93, 95% CI 0.74 to 1.17, low-quality evidence), cumulative sickness absence (MD 7.00 work days per year, 95% CI -15.17 to 29.17, moderate-quality evidence), the proportion of participants at work at end of the follow-up (RR 0.94, 95% CI 0.82 to 1.07, low-quality evidence) or on the proportion of participants who had ever returned to work (RR 0.95, 95% CI 0.88 to 1.02, low-quality evidence).We found only small benefits for return-to-work coordination programmes on patient-reported outcomes. All differences were below the minimal clinically important difference (MID). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Offering return-to-work coordination programmes for workers on sick leave for at least four weeks results in no benefits when compared to usual practice. We found no significant differences for the outcomes time to return to work, cumulative sickness absence, the proportion of participants at work at end of the follow-up or the proportion of participants who had ever returned to work at short-term, long-term or very long-term follow-up. For patient-reported outcomes, we found only marginal effects below the MID. The quality of the evidence ranged from very low to moderate across all outcomes.
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- Nicole Vogel
- EbIM Evidence‐based Insurance MedicineDepartment Clinical ResearchUniversity of Basel HospitalSpitalstrasse 8+12BaselSwitzerland4031
- Hirslanden Klinik BirshofLeonardoReinacherstrasse 28MünchensteinSwitzerland4142
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- McMaster UniversityDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact1280 Main Street WestHamiltonONCanadaL8S4L8
- University of BaselBasel Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Clinical ResearchSpitalstrasse 12BaselSwitzerland4031
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- University of Basel HospitalClinical Trial UnitSchanzenstrasse 55BaselSwitzerland4031
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- EbIM Evidence‐based Insurance MedicineDepartment Clinical ResearchUniversity of Basel HospitalSpitalstrasse 8+12BaselSwitzerland4031
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- McMaster UniversityDepartment of Anesthesia1280 Main Street West, Rm. 2C12HamiltonONCanadaL8S 4K1
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- EbIM Evidence‐based Insurance MedicineDepartment Clinical ResearchUniversity of Basel HospitalSpitalstrasse 8+12BaselSwitzerland4031
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Oliveira M, Oliveira G, Souza-Talarico J, Mota D. Surgical Oncology: Evolution of Postoperative Fatigue and Factors Related to Its Severity. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2017; 20:E3-8. [PMID: 26800419 DOI: 10.1188/16.cjon.e3-e8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fatigue has been reported by many patients undergoing surgery and is associated with a negative prognosis. The factors associated with postoperative fatigue and its evolution during the postoperative period are unclear. Adequate fatigue measurement instruments are necessary to obtain reliable evaluations and to direct effective care to control fatigue in this patient population. OBJECTIVES This article describes the evolution of postoperative fatigue in patients with cancer as well as related factors. METHODS A review of the literature using the CINAHL® and PubMed databases was undertaken. FINDINGS The prevalence of moderate and severe fatigue varies during the postoperative period, with a reduction in the 12 months after surgery. Various factors (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression, pain, changes in sleep patterns) seem to influence the severity of fatigue. More evidence is needed to explore the relationship between immediate postoperative fatigue and the evolution of fatigue during the period following surgical treatment for cancer.
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Exploration of return-to-work interventions for breast cancer patients: a scoping review. Support Care Cancer 2017; 25:1993-2007. [PMID: 28054145 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-016-3526-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 12/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Many women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer (BC) would like to return to work after undergoing cancer treatment. This review explores the nature of interventions addressing return to work (RTW) for this population. METHOD A scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley framework. A search was conducted in five bibliographic databases from 2005 to 2015 to identify intervention studies. Article selection and characterization were performed by two reviewers using systematic grids. Themes were identified to construct a narrative summary of the existing literature. RESULTS The literature search identified 17 articles published between 2005 and 2015. The interventions (n = 16) vary in terms of objectives, methodology, description of intervention activities, and period of deployment. Only one intervention referred to a theory linked to RTW. The results further show that nearly 44% of the interventions found provided only information on RTW (information booklet, individual meeting, group session). Only 38% of the interventions were work-directed and offered other activities, such as coordination of services and information, as well as instructions for drawing up an RTW plan. More than 80% of the interventions were provided by health care professionals. Interventions took place during the survivorship period (75%), at the hospital (44%), or an external rehabilitation center (38%). CONCLUSION The variability of interventions found indicates the need to clarify the concept of RTW after a BC diagnosis. Recommendations are made for the development of multicomponent interventions that include both the clinic and the workplace to meet the particular needs of this population.
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Krabbe LM, Schmidt S. Interventionen zur Förderung der beruflichen Wiedereingliederung für Krebspatienten. Urologe A 2016; 55:1233-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s00120-016-0200-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Woods PL, Schumacher L, Sadhra SS, Sutton AJ, Zarkar A, Rolf P, Grunfeld EA. A Guided Workbook Intervention (WorkPlan) to Support Work-Related Goals Among Cancer Survivors: Protocol of a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2016; 5:e75. [PMID: 27143229 PMCID: PMC4890733 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.5300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2015] [Revised: 01/27/2016] [Accepted: 01/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Returning to and staying at work following illness is associated with better physical and psychological functioning. Not working has been shown to be associated with reduced self-esteem, lowered self-efficacy, and decreased belief in one's ability to return to the workplace. Although there is a growing body of research looking at what predicts return to work following cancer treatment, there are fewer studies examining interventions targeting return to work. Objective The primary objective is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a theoretically led workbook intervention designed to support cancer patients in returning to work to inform a fully powered randomized controlled trial (RCT). Methods This is a multicenter feasibility RCT where the main analysis uses a qualitative approach. Sixty participants (aged 18-65 years) who have received a diagnosis of cancer and who intend to return to work will be randomized to either the WorkPlan intervention group or a usual care group (ratio 1:1). Participants in the intervention group will receive a guided workbook intervention (which contains activities aimed at eliciting thoughts and beliefs, identifying targets and actions, and concrete steps to achieve goals) and will receive telephone support over a 4-week period. The primary outcome measure is time taken to return to work (in days), and secondary outcome measures include mood, quality of life, illness perceptions, and job satisfaction. Data will be collected through postal questionnaires administered immediately postintervention and at 6- and 12-month follow-ups. In addition, interviews will be undertaken immediately postintervention (to explore acceptability of the intervention and materials) and at 12-month follow-up (to explore perceptions of participation in the trial and experiences of returning to work). Results Enrollment for the study will be completed in May 2016. Data analysis will commence in April 2017, and the first results are expected to be submitted for publication in late 2017. Conclusions Currently no standardized return-to-work intervention based on targeting cancer patient beliefs is in existence. If the intervention is shown to be feasible and acceptable, the results of this study will inform a future full RCT with the potential to provide a valuable and cost-efficient tool in supporting cancer survivors in the return-to-work process. Trial Registration International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN): ISRCTN56342476; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN56342476 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6gblhEPXd).
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- Pernille Luxhøj Woods
- Coventry University, Centre for Technology Enabled Health Research, Coventry, United Kingdom
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van Vilsteren M, van Oostrom SH, de Vet HCW, Franche R, Boot CRL, Anema JR. Workplace interventions to prevent work disability in workers on sick leave. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 2015:CD006955. [PMID: 26436959 PMCID: PMC9297123 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006955.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Work disability has serious consequences for individuals as well as society. It is possible to facilitate resumption of work by reducing barriers to return to work (RTW) and promoting collaboration with key stakeholders. This review was first published in 2009 and has now been updated to include studies published up to February 2015. OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness of workplace interventions in preventing work disability among sick-listed workers, when compared to usual care or clinical interventions. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Work Trials Register, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO databases on 2 February 2015. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of workplace interventions that aimed to improve RTW for disabled workers. We only included studies where RTW or conversely sickness absence was reported as a continuous outcome. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed risk of bias of the studies. We performed meta-analysis where possible, and we assessed the quality of evidence according to GRADE criteria. We used standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. MAIN RESULTS We included 14 RCTs with 1897 workers. Eight studies included workers with musculoskeletal disorders, five workers with mental health problems, and one workers with cancer. We judged six studies to have low risk of bias for the outcome sickness absence.Workplace interventions significantly improved time until first RTW compared to usual care, moderate-quality evidence (hazard ratio (HR) 1.55, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.20 to 2.01). Workplace interventions did not considerably reduce time to lasting RTW compared to usual care, very low-quality evidence (HR 1.07, 95% CI 0.72 to 1.57). The effect on cumulative duration of sickness absence showed a mean difference of -33.33 (95% CI -49.54 to -17.12), favouring the workplace intervention, high-quality evidence. One study assessed recurrences of sick leave, and favoured usual care, moderate-quality evidence (HR 0.42, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.82). Overall, the effectiveness of workplace interventions on work disability showed varying results.In subgroup analyses, we found that workplace interventions reduced time to first and lasting RTW among workers with musculoskeletal disorders more than usual care (HR 1.44, 95% CI 1.15 to 1.82 and HR 1.77, 95% CI 1.37 to 2.29, respectively; both moderate-quality evidence). In studies of workers with musculoskeletal disorders, pain also improved (standardised mean difference (SMD) -0.26, 95% CI -0.47 to -0.06), as well as functional status (SMD -0.33, 95% CI -0.58 to -0.08). In studies of workers with mental health problems, there was a significant improvement in time until first RTW (HR 2.64, 95% CI 1.41 to 4.95), but no considerable reduction in lasting RTW (HR 0.79, 95% CI 0.54 to 1.17). One study of workers with cancer did not find a considerable reduction in lasting RTW (HR 0.88, 95% CI 0.53 to 1.47).In another subgroup analysis, we did not find evidence that offering a workplace intervention in combination with a cognitive behavioural intervention (HR 1.93, 95% CI 1.27 to 2.93) is considerably more effective than offering a workplace intervention alone (HR 1.35, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.82, test for subgroup differences P = 0.17).Workplace interventions did not considerably reduce time until first RTW compared with a clinical intervention in workers with mental health problems in one study (HR 2.65, 95% CI 1.42 to 4.95, very low-quality evidence). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found moderate-quality evidence that workplace interventions reduce time to first RTW, high-quality evidence that workplace interventions reduce cumulative duration of sickness absence, very low-quality evidence that workplace interventions reduce time to lasting RTW, and moderate-quality evidence that workplace interventions increase recurrences of sick leave. Overall, the effectiveness of workplace interventions on work disability showed varying results. Workplace interventions reduce time to RTW and improve pain and functional status in workers with musculoskeletal disorders. We found no evidence of a considerable effect of workplace interventions on time to RTW in workers with mental health problems or cancer.We found moderate-quality evidence to support workplace interventions for workers with musculoskeletal disorders. The quality of the evidence on the effectiveness of workplace interventions for workers with mental health problems and cancer is low, and results do not show an effect of workplace interventions for these workers. Future research should expand the range of health conditions evaluated with high-quality studies.
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- Myrthe van Vilsteren
- VU University Medical CenterDepartment of Public and Occupational Health, EMGO Institute for Health and Care ResearchPO Box 7057AmsterdamNetherlands1007 MB
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- National Institute for Public Health and the EnvironmentCentre for Nutrition, Prevention and Health ServicesBilthovenNetherlands
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- VU University Medical CenterDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, EMGO Institute for Health and Care ResearchPO Box 7057AmsterdamNetherlands1007 MB
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- EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical CenterDepartment of Public and Occupational HealthAmsterdamNetherlands
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- VU University Medical CenterDepartment of Public and Occupational Health, EMGO Institute for Health and Care ResearchPO Box 7057AmsterdamNetherlands1007 MB
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de Boer AGEM, Taskila TK, Tamminga SJ, Feuerstein M, Frings‐Dresen MHW, Verbeek JH. Interventions to enhance return-to-work for cancer patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 2015:CD007569. [PMID: 26405010 PMCID: PMC6483290 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007569.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cancer patients are 1.4 times more likely to be unemployed than healthy people. Therefore it is important to provide cancer patients with programmes to support the return-to-work (RTW) process. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2011. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at enhancing RTW in cancer patients compared to alternative programmes including usual care or no intervention. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL, in the Cochrane Library Issue 3, 2014), MEDLINE (January 1966 to March 2014), EMBASE (January 1947 to March 2014), CINAHL (January 1983 to March, 2014), OSH-ROM and OSH Update (January 1960 to March, 2014), PsycINFO (January 1806 to 25 March 2014), DARE (January 1995 to March, 2014), ClinicalTrials.gov, Trialregister.nl and Controlled-trials.com up to 25 March 2014. We also examined the reference lists of included studies and selected reviews, and contacted authors of relevant studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of the effectiveness of psycho-educational, vocational, physical, medical or multidisciplinary interventions enhancing RTW in cancer patients. The primary outcome was RTW measured as either RTW rate or sick leave duration measured at 12 months' follow-up. The secondary outcome was quality of life. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently assessed trials for inclusion, assessed the risk of bias and extracted data. We pooled study results we judged to be clinically homogeneous in different comparisons reporting risk ratios (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We assessed the overall quality of the evidence for each comparison using the GRADE approach. MAIN RESULTS Fifteen RCTs including 1835 cancer patients met the inclusion criteria and because of multiple arms studies we included 19 evaluations. We judged six studies to have a high risk of bias and nine to have a low risk of bias. All included studies were conducted in high income countries and most studies were aimed at breast cancer patients (seven trials) or prostate cancer patients (two trials).Two studies involved psycho-educational interventions including patient education and teaching self-care behaviours. Results indicated low quality evidence of similar RTW rates for psycho-educational interventions compared to care as usual (RR 1.09, 95% CI 0.88 to 1.35, n = 260 patients) and low quality evidence that there is no difference in the effect of psycho-educational interventions compared to care as usual on quality of life (standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.05, 95% CI -0.2 to 0.3, n = 260 patients). We did not find any studies on vocational interventions. In one study breast cancer patients were offered a physical training programme. Low quality evidence suggested that physical training was not more effective than care as usual in improving RTW (RR 1.20, 95% CI 0.32 to 4.54, n = 28 patients) or quality of life (SMD -0.37, 95% CI -0.99 to 0.25, n = 41 patients).Seven RCTs assessed the effects of a medical intervention on RTW. In all studies a less radical or functioning conserving medical intervention was compared with a more radical treatment. We found low quality evidence that less radical, functioning conserving approaches had similar RTW rates as more radical treatments (RR 1.04, 95% CI 0.96 to 1.09, n = 1097 patients) and moderate quality evidence of no differences in quality of life outcomes (SMD 0.10, 95% CI -0.04 to 0.23, n = 1028 patients).Five RCTs involved multidisciplinary interventions in which vocational counselling was combined with patient education, patient counselling, and biofeedback-assisted behavioral training or physical exercises. Moderate quality evidence showed that multidisciplinary interventions involving physical, psycho-educational and vocational components led to higher RTW rates than care as usual (RR 1.11, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.16, n = 450 patients). We found no differences in the effect of multidisciplinary interventions compared to care as usual on quality of life outcomes (SMD 0.03, 95% CI -0.20 to 0.25, n = 316 patients). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We found moderate quality evidence that multidisciplinary interventions enhance the RTW of patients with cancer.
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- Angela GEM de Boer
- Academic Medical CentreCoronel Institute of Occupational HealthMeibergdreef 9AmsterdamNetherlands1105 AZ
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- The Work FoundationCentre for Workforce Effectiveness21 Palmer StreetLondonUKSW1V 3PF
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- Academic Medical CentreCoronel Institute of Occupational HealthMeibergdreef 9AmsterdamNetherlands1105 AZ
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health SciencesDepartments of Medical and Clinical Psychology and Preventive Medicine and Biometrics4301 Jones Bridge RoadBethesdaUSAMD 20814‐4799
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- Academic Medical Center, University of AmsterdamCoronel Institute of Occupational Health and Research Center for Insurance MedicineMeibergdreef 9PO Box 22700AmsterdamNetherlands1100 DE
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational HealthCochrane Work Review GroupPO Box 310KuopioFinland70101
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Stapelfeldt CM, Labriola M, Jensen AB, Andersen NT, Momsen AMH, Nielsen CV. Municipal return to work management in cancer survivors undergoing cancer treatment: a protocol on a controlled intervention study. BMC Public Health 2015. [PMID: 26215644 PMCID: PMC4517365 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-015-2062-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Cancer survivors are often left on their own to deal with the challenges of resuming work during or after cancer treatment, mainly due to unclear agreements between stakeholders responsible for occupational rehabilitation. Social inequality exists in cancer risk, survival probability and continues with regard to the chance of being able to return to work. The aim is to apply an early, individually tailored occupational rehabilitation intervention to cancer survivors in two municipalities parallel with cancer treatment focusing on enhancing readiness for return to work. Methods/Design In a controlled trial municipal job consultants use acceptance and commitment therapy dialogue and individual-placement-and-support-inspired tools with cancer survivors to engage them in behaviour changes toward readiness for return to work. The workplace is involved in the return to work process. Patients referred to surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy at the Oncology Department, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark for the diagnoses; breast, colon-rectal, head and neck, thyroid gland, testicular, ovarian or cervix cancer are eligible for the study. Patients must be residents in the municipalities of Silkeborg or Randers, 18–60 years of age and have a permanent or temporary employment (with at least 6 months left of their contract) at inclusion. Patients, for whom the treating physician considers occupational rehabilitation to be unethical, or who are not reading or talking Danish are excluded. The control group has identical inclusion and exclusion criteria except for municipality of residence. Return to work is the primary outcome and is indentified in a social transfer payment register. Effect is assessed as relative cumulative incidences within 52 weeks and will be analysed in generalised linear regression models using the pseudo values method. As a secondary outcome; co-morbidity and socio-economic status is analysed as effect modifiers of the intervention effect on return to work. Discussion The innovative element of this intervention is the timing of the occupational rehabilitation which is much earlier initiated than usual and the active involvement of the workplace. We anticipate that vulnerable cancer survivors will benefit from this approach and reduce the effects of social inequality on workability. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN50753764. Registered August 21st, 2014.
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- Christina M Stapelfeldt
- Public Health and Quality Improvement - CFK, Central Denmark Region, MarselisborgCentret, P.P. Oerums Gade 11, Building 1B, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.
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- Public Health and Quality Improvement - CFK, Central Denmark Region, MarselisborgCentret, P.P. Oerums Gade 11, Building 1B, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Public Health and Quality Improvement - CFK, Central Denmark Region, MarselisborgCentret, P.P. Oerums Gade 11, Building 1B, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Public Health and Quality Improvement - CFK, Central Denmark Region, MarselisborgCentret, P.P. Oerums Gade 11, Building 1B, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.,Section of Clinical Social Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Lindahl-Jacobsen L, Hansen DG, la Cour K, Søndergaard J. Evaluation of a complex intervention to improve activities of daily living of disabled cancer patients: protocol for a randomised controlled study and feasibility of recruitment and intervention. BMC Health Serv Res 2014; 14:194. [PMID: 24779438 PMCID: PMC4045894 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-14-194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2013] [Accepted: 04/24/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Many cancer patients have problems performing activities of daily living (ADL). A randomised controlled trial was designed to examine the effects of an ADL intervention in addition to standard treatment and care in a hospital setting. The objective of this article was to present the study and to analyse the feasibility of the recruitment process and the intervention. Methods Adult disabled cancer patients at Næstved Hospital in Denmark were enrolled between 1 March 2010 and 30 June 2011 and randomised into an ADL intervention or to a control group. The intervention was performed by occupational therapists. The feasibility of the recruitment was analysed with regard to success in achieving the estimated number of participants and identification of barriers, and feasibility of the intervention was based on calculations of patient attendance and patient acceptability. The primary outcome of the randomised controlled trial was patients’ health-related quality of life 2 and 8 weeks after baseline. Results A total of 118 disabled cancer patients were enrolled in the study over a time span of 16 months. Very few meetings between occupational therapist and patient were cancelled. Time spent on the intervention varied considerably, but for the majority of patients, time consumption was between 1–3 hours. Conclusions Despite difficulties with recruitment, participation was considered feasible and the intervention was accepted among patients. Missing data in the follow-up period were mostly due to death among participants. Very few participants declined to complete questionnaires during follow-up.
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- Line Lindahl-Jacobsen
- Research Unit of General Practice, Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, JB Winsløws Vej 9A, Odense C 5000, Denmark.
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