Journal
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE-OXFORD
Volume 59, Issue 6, Pages 381-389Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqp088
Keywords
Cancer; productivity; psychosocial; review; treatment; work ability
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- Macmillan Cancer Support
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Methods Of total, 19 papers published between 1999 and 2008 on cancer and work ability were reviewed. Results Studies have shown that most types of cancers result in decreased work ability compared to healthy controls or those with other chronic conditions. Some cancer types have more decreased work ability than other types. Decreased work ability is associated with type of treatment (chemotherapy), treatment-related side-effects (e.g. fatigue) and co-morbidity with other health conditions. For most cancers, work ability improves over time irrespective of age. Conclusions More longitudinal research is required to fully determine the impact of cancer and its treatment on work ability, occupational health services can help such employees make a full recovery and maintain employment by regularly assessing work ability and working hours so that work adjustment and support can be appropriately tailored.
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