Journal Article Details
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.
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
Journal/Publication:
BioMed Central Cancer
Publisher:
BioMed Central
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded?
No
Research design:
Systematic review / meta-analysis
Structured abstract:
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.
Purpose:
This review looked at various intervention studies that impact return to work for breast cancer survivors.
Setting:
This study is a systematic review. The included studies were undertaken in various locations and settings.
Study sample:
The sample consisted of 4 studies involving women with breast cancer.
Intervention:
The study took a look at various interventions used to improve physical, psycholgical, and soical recovery of breast cancer survivors.
Control or comparison condition:
There were no comparison or control conditions.
Data collection & analysis:
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.
Findings:
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.
Conclusions:
There is a lack of methodologically sound intervention studies on breast cancer suvivors and return to work. More sound research is needed.
Disabilities served:
Cancer
Populations served:
Gender: Female
Outcomes:
Return to work