Quality of working life of cancer survivors: development of a cancer-specific questionnaire

Jong, Merel de; Tamminga, Sietske J.; Boer, Angela G. E. M. de; Frings‐Dresen, Monique H. W.

doi:10.1007/s11764-015-0485-4

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“…QWL was assessed with the Quality of Working Life Questionnaire (QWLQ-CS) for cancer survivors [20]. This questionnaire was developed in Dutch specifically for cancer survivors who are employed within an organization or self-employed.…”

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Quality of Working Life of cancer survivors: associations with health- and work-related variables

Jong

Tamminga

Frings‐Dresen

et al. 2016

Support Care Cancer

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PurposeThis study aimed to (1) describe the Quality of Working Life (QWL) of cancer survivors and (2) explore associations between the QWL of cancer survivors and health- and work-related variables.MethodsEmployed and self-employed cancer survivors were recruited through hospitals and patient organizations. They completed the Quality of Working Life Questionnaire for Cancer Survivors (QWLQ-CS) and health- and work-related variables in this cross-sectional study. The QWL scores of cancer survivors were described, and associations between QWL and health- and work-related variables were assessed.ResultsThe QWLQ-CS was completed by 302 cancer survivors (28% male) with a mean age of 52 ± 8 years. They were diagnosed between 0 and 10 years ago with various types of cancer, such as breast cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, urological cancers, and haematological cancers. The QWL mean score of cancer survivors was 75 ± 12 (0–100). Cancer survivors had statistically significant lower QWL scores when they had been treated with chemotherapy or when they reported co-morbidity (p ≤ 0.05). Cancer survivors without managerial positions, with low incomes or physically demanding work, and who worked a proportion of their contract hours had statistically significantly lower QWL scores (p ≤ 0.05).ConclusionsThis study described the QWL of cancer survivors and associations between QWL and health- and work-related variables. Based on these variables, it is possible to indicate groups of cancer survivors who need more attention and support regarding QWL and work continuation.

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Quality of Working Life of cancer survivors: associations with health- and work-related variables

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“…13,14 Cancer has been documented as a traumatic disease that can develop to become chronic and life changing, bringing a new reality to which cancer survivors must adapt, and can have both positive and negative impacts on life. 15,16 Inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis causes fatigue, pain and stiffness. The disease also leads to psychological distress and impairs emotional well-being.…”

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Living with a chronic disease: A quantitative study of the views of patients with a chronic disease on the change in their life situation

2020

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Objectives: Chronic diseases have an impact on and change patient’s lives which means that they need to find ways to cope with the new situation. The aim was to describe how the chronic disease has influenced patients’ views of their life situation. Methods: The study was quantitative in design with data collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to compare similarities and differences between patients with asthma-allergy, diabetes mellitus, cancer and inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis. Results: Changes in their life were experienced as a negative outcome for the majority of participants. Support can be in the form of interpersonal support from various persons, but also from activities and beliefs/religion. Family and friends as well as healthcare professionals were identified as being most supportive. Sadness and worry were the most common emotions among the participants and their surrounding networks. Conclusion: People with a chronic disease have to live with the consequences the disease has for their life situation. They need to find strategies to cope with the negative outcome in their new life. Support from their own network and healthcare professionals can be helpful in the new life situation.

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“…Depending on the magnitude of the trauma experienced, it is accepted that people transition through various phases in adjusting to the new or changed life situation (Parker & Lewis, 1981). Cancer is documented as a traumatic and life-changing event (Smith, Klassen, Coa, & Hannum, 2016) and has developed into a chronic disease (De Jong, Tamminga, De Boer, & Frings-Dresen, 2016; Hoffman, Lent, & Raque-Bogdan, 2013), a reality to which cancer survivors have to adapt.…”

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Returning to work: The cancer survivor’s transformational journey of adjustment and coping

Barnard

Clur

Joubert

2016

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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The aim of this study was to explore cancer survivors’ return to work (RTW) experience with a specific focus on the adjustment and coping process underlying their journey. The study was conducted in the Southern Cape, South Africa, with eight cancer survivors having returned to work following successful treatment of various types of cancer. Unstructured interviews were conducted and data were analysed following the principles of hermeneutic phenomenological reflection and analysis. Four themes emerged, representing the changing adjustment responses and coping during the RTW journey. Participants evolve from being overwhelmed with emotions and applying avoidant coping to seeking understanding and positive affectivity in their attempt to comprehend the reality of their situation. Participants’ external locus of control change to a more active approach and problem-solving orientation, demonstrating a need to take control and responsibility. Ultimately, adjustment and coping become most constructive when cancer survivors resolve to re-assess life and self through meaning-making, resulting in renewed appreciation of life, appropriate life style changes, and regained confidence in their relational role. A process perspective is proposed to facilitate an understanding of, and working with, cancer survivors’ transition through the RTW journey towards optimal coping phases.

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Quality of working life of cancer survivors: development of a cancer-specific questionnaire

Cited by 30 publications

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Quality of Working Life of cancer survivors: associations with health- and work-related variables

Quality of Working Life of cancer survivors: associations with health- and work-related variables

Living with a chronic disease: A quantitative study of the views of patients with a chronic disease on the change in their life situation

Returning to work: The cancer survivor’s transformational journey of adjustment and coping

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