Work in cancer survivors: a model for practice and research

Abstract

The model considers the health, functional status in relation to demands, work environment, and policy, procedures, and financial factors. The model allows the clinician and survivor to consider factors that can be addressed by the health care provider, survivor, and workplace. Implications for Cancer Survivors. This model provides a framework to aid in conceptualizing problems related to work.

Long-term workforce participation patterns following head and neck cancer

“…Whilst the reasons for their departure are unknown, this could point to a pattern of return to work which is not a single, simple step from not working to working. This is consistent with the model of Feuerstein and colleagues, who recognise the potential long term implications of cancer for workforce participation by considering sustainability of workforce participation as one of the model outcomes [13].…”

“…Independent demographic variables were identified for the model based on the cancer survivor characteristics from Feuerstein and colleagues' model of work in cancer survivors [13]. Ethnicity, race and socioeconomic status were not available, however age (<46, 46-55, 56-65, 66-75), gender and marital status (married/cohabiting vs not) were included.…”

“…In a model of cancer and work based on the literature, Feuerstein and colleagues identify seven factors which influence an individual's return to work, work ability, work performance and workplace retention [13]. These include characteristics of the cancer survivor, factors of health and wellbeing, symptoms experienced, functional abilities, the demands and environment of the job, as well as policies and economic factors [13].…”

Theoretical perspectives upon the return to work of cancer patients: The difficult path of integration in the organization

“…application use and access, computer management, tool use, etc. ), missing out sometimes that besides the technical integration process there is a greater need for psychosocial integration (Feuerstein et al 2010).…”

“…(Feuerstein et al 2010). From this perspective, we may state that the management system can provide a series of measures starting right from the problem identification and dilemma solving inside the organization concerning a better platform for intervention and integration of actual or former cancer diagnosed employees.…”