| Citation: |
Hoving, J.L., Broekhuizen,M.L.A.and Frings-Dresen, M.H.W. (2009). Return to work of breast cancer survivors: A systematic review of intervention studies.
BioMed Central Cancer, 9
(117),
1-10.
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| Title: |
Return to work of breast cancer survivors: A systematic review of intervention studies |
| Authors: |
Hoving, J.L., Broekhuizen,M.L.A.and Frings-Dresen, M.H.W. |
| Year: |
2009 |
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Journal/Publication:
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BioMed Central Cancer |
| Publisher: |
BioMed Central |
| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-9-117
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| Full text: |
http://proxy.library.vcu.edu/login?url=http://www.biomedcentral.com...
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| Peer-reviewed? |
Yes
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
No
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Research design:
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Systematic review / meta-analysis
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| Background: |
More working aged women are surviving breast cancer. As a result more are returning to work. Unfortunately, efforts related to remployment or return to work have not been given adequate attention by the research community. |
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Purpose:
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This review looked at various intervention studies that impact return to work for breast cancer survivors. |
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Setting:
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This study is a systematic review. The included studies were undertaken in various locations and settings. |
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Study sample: |
The sample consisted of 4 studies involving women with breast cancer. |
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Intervention:
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The study took a look at various interventions used to improve physical, psycholgical, and soical recovery of breast cancer survivors. |
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Control or comparison condition:
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There were no comparison or control conditions. |
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Data collection and analysis:
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Database searches for studies conducted between 1970 and 2007 revealed 5219 studies. Four studies (1 published in the 1970's,2 in the 1980's and 1 in 2000)out of 100 potentially relevant abstracts were selected for review. |
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Findings:
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Among the 4 studies that meet the inclusion criteria, the invervention programs focused on improvemtn of physical, psychological, and social recovery. Although the majority of participants in these studies returned to work (75% to 85%) it is not clear if this would have been lower for individuals who did not receive counseling,exercise, or any other interventions, because only one study included a comparison group. |
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Conclusions:
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There is a lack of methodologically sound intervention studies on breast cancer suvivors and return to work. More sound research is needed. |
