L’expérience de transition vers le retour au travail de survivantes du cancer du sein âgées de moins de 50 ans après la fin des traitements

Fadhlaoui, Asma; Mrad, Hazar; Vinette, Billy; Bilodeau, Karine

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“…By definition, primary care can include health promotion, disease prevention, the monitoring of chronic and episodic diseases, and rehabilitation [ 29 ]. It is also possible that such a team would be able to address the RTW-related concerns of women affected by breast cancer, which include symptom management, RTW-related decision-making, resource navigation, and the reintegration of daily activities [ 4 , 30 ]. Primary care teams promote interdisciplinary work and provide services as close to a given population as possible [ 31 ].…”

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Acceptability and Feasibility of a Return-to-Work Intervention for Posttreatment Breast Cancer Survivors: Protocol for a Co-design and Development Study

Bilodeau¹,

Gouin²,

Lecours³

et al. 2022

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Background The mortality rate from breast cancer has been declining for many years, and the population size of working-age survivors is steadily increasing. However, the recurrent side effects of cancer and its treatment can result in multiple disabilities and disruptions to day-to-day life, including work disruptions. Despite the existing knowledge of best practices regarding return to work (RTW) for breast cancer survivors, only a few interdisciplinary interventions have been developed to address the individualized needs and multiple challenges of breast cancer survivors, health care professionals, and employer and insurer representatives. Thus, it seems appropriate to develop RTW interventions collaboratively by using a co-design approach with these specific stakeholders. Objective This paper presents a protocol for developing and testing an innovative, interdisciplinary pilot intervention based on a co-design approach to better support RTW and job retention after breast cancer treatment. Methods First, a participatory research approach will be used to develop the intervention in a co-design workshop with 12 to 20 participants, including people affected by cancer, employer and insurer representatives, and health care professionals. Next, a pilot intervention will be tested in a primary care setting with 6 to 8 women affected by breast cancer. The acceptability and feasibility of the pilot intervention will be pretested through semistructured interviews with participants, health care professionals, and involved patient partners. The transcribed data will undergo an iterative content analysis. Results The first phase of the project—the co-design workshop—was completed in June 2021. The pilot test of the intervention will begin in spring 2022. The results from the test will be available in late 2022. Conclusions The project will offer novel data regarding the use of the co-design approach for the development of innovative, co-designed interventions. In addition, it will be possible to document the acceptability and feasibility of the pilot intervention with a primary care team. Depending on the results obtained, the intervention could be implemented on a larger scale. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/37009

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Acceptability and Feasibility of a Return-to-Work Intervention for Posttreatment Breast Cancer Survivors: Protocol for a Co-design and Development Study

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Lecours³

et al. 2022

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Supporting the return to work of breast cancer survivors: perspectives from Canadian employer representatives

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Pur pose A significant proportion of women with breast cancer want to RTW (return to work) after treatment. Employers play a key role in facilitating RTW for these employees who face distinct challenges. However, the portrait of these challenges remains to be documented from the perspective of employer representatives. The purpose of this article is to describe the perceptions of Canadian employer representatives regarding the management of the RTW of BCSs (breast cancer survivors). Methods Thirteen qualitative interviews were conducted with representatives from businesses of various sizes (< 100 employees, 100–500 employees, > 500 employees). Transcribed data were subjected to iterative data analysis. Results Three major themes emerged to describe employer representatives’ perceptions of managing RTW of BCS. These are (1) providing tailored support; (2) remaining ‘human’ while managing RTW; and (3) facing the challenges of RTW management after breast cancer. The first two themes were perceived as facilitating RTW. The challenges identified concern uncertainty, communication with the employee, maintaining a supernumerary work position, balancing employee and organizational interests, reconciling with colleagues’ complaints, and collaboration among stakeholders. Conclusions Employers can adopt a humanistic management style by offering flexibility and increased accommodation for BCS who RTW. They can also be more sensitive to this diagnosis, leading some to seek more information from those around them who have experienced it. Employers require increased awareness about diagnosis and side effects, be more confident to communicate, and improved collaboration between stakeholders to facilitate the RTW of BCS. Implications for cancer survivors Employers who focus on the individual needs of cancer survivors during RTW can facilitate creative and personalized solutions for a sustainable RTW and help survivors recover their lives after cancer.

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Acceptability and Feasibility of a Return-to-Work Intervention for Posttreatment Breast Cancer Survivors: Protocol for a Co-design and Development Study (Preprint)

Bilodeau¹,

Gouin²,

Lecours³

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BACKGROUND The mortality rate from breast cancer has been declining for many years and the population of working-age survivors is steadily increasing. However, recurrent side effects of cancer and its treatment (e.g., loss of arm mobility, pain, fatigue) can lead to multiple disabilities and disruption of day-to-day life, including work. Despite the existing knowledge of best practices regarding return-to-work (RTW) for breast cancer survivors, only a few interdisciplinary interventions have been developed to address the individualized needs and multiple challenges of RTW stakeholders. Thus, it seems appropriate to develop RTW interventions collaboratively, using a co-design approach, with these specific stakeholders (e.g., breast cancer survivors, healthcare professionals, employer and insurer representatives). OBJECTIVE This manuscript presents a protocol to develop and test an innovative interdisciplinary pilot intervention based on a co-design approach to better support return-to-work and job retention after breast cancer. METHODS First, a participatory research approach will be used to develop the intervention in a co-design workshop with 12 to 20 participants, including people affected by cancer, employer and insurance representatives, and healthcare professionals. Next, a pilot intervention will be tested in a primary care setting and include six to eight women affected by breast cancer. Acceptability and feasibility of the pilot intervention will be pre-tested through semi-structured interviews that include participants, healthcare professionals, and patient partners involved. The transcribed data will undergo an iterative content analysis. RESULTS The first phase of the project, the co-design workshop, was completed in June 2021. Pilot testing of the intervention will begin in spring 2022. Results from the testing will be available in late 2022. CONCLUSIONS The project will offer novel data regarding the use of the co-design approach for the development of innovative co-designed interventions. In addition, it will be possible to document the acceptability and feasibility of the pilot intervention with a primary care team. Depending on the results obtained, the intervention could be implemented on a larger scale.

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L’expérience de transition vers le retour au travail de survivantes du cancer du sein âgées de moins de 50 ans après la fin des traitements

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Acceptability and Feasibility of a Return-to-Work Intervention for Posttreatment Breast Cancer Survivors: Protocol for a Co-design and Development Study

Acceptability and Feasibility of a Return-to-Work Intervention for Posttreatment Breast Cancer Survivors: Protocol for a Co-design and Development Study

Supporting the return to work of breast cancer survivors: perspectives from Canadian employer representatives

Acceptability and Feasibility of a Return-to-Work Intervention for Posttreatment Breast Cancer Survivors: Protocol for a Co-design and Development Study (Preprint)

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