Employees Diagnosed with Cancer: Current Perspectives and Future Directions from an Employer’s Point of View

Purpose and methods Cancer survivors have a higher risk of adverse work outcomes such as not being able to return to work (RTW). The process of returning to work is complex as a result of the diverse stakeholders and numerous factors involved related to the employee diagnosed with cancer, the work e...

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Published in:Journal of occupational rehabilitation 2019-06, Vol.29 (2), p.472-474
Main Authors: Tamminga, Sietske J., Wolvers, Marije D. J., Greidanus, Michiel A., Zaman, AnneClaire G. N. M., Braspenning, Anna M., Frings-Dresen, Monique H. W., de Boer, Angela G. E. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brief Communication
Cancer
Clinical Psychology
Employees
Employers
Environmental Health
Environmental law
Health aspects
Health Psychology
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Occupational Medicine/Industrial Medicine
Orthopedics
Personnel management
Quality of life
Rehabilitation
Staff participation
Work environment
Working conditions
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Summary:Purpose and methods Cancer survivors have a higher risk of adverse work outcomes such as not being able to return to work (RTW). The process of returning to work is complex as a result of the diverse stakeholders and numerous factors involved related to the employee diagnosed with cancer, the work environment, health care system, and the legal system. One of the key stakeholders is the employer, as the employer is in the position to facilitate work accommodations. Therefore, the purpose of this brief review is to consider opportunities regarding the role of the employer to enhance the work participation of employees with cancer. Results and conclusions We currently know little about which aspects of employer support have a positive impact on the ability of employees diagnosed with cancer to retain at work or RTW. In addition, there is a lack of interventions and tools which support employers in their management of employees diagnosed with cancer. The inclusion of employer support into the workplace can help employees diagnosed with cancer with their work retention and RTW, which is an important aspect of their quality of life and benefits the society at large.
ISSN:1053-0487
1573-3688
DOI:10.1007/s10926-018-9802-x