Observational Study on Return-to-Work for Cancer Patients
Summary
This observational study (NCT07551453), registered April 24, 2026, explores the lived experience of returning to work among individuals affected by cancer. The phenomenological study aims to understand the significance attributed to work and whether it functions as a protective factor in restoring a sense of normality and improving quality of life for cancer patients.
“This study explores the phenomenon of returning to work among individuals affected by cancer, with the objective of providing a description of their lived experience.”
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This ClinicalTrials.gov registration records a new observational study titled 'The Return-to-Work Experience of Cancer Patients: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study.' The study will investigate how cancer patients experience returning to work and the perceived protective role of employment in restoring a sense of normality and quality of life.
Affected parties include cancer patients who have participated in or are considering returning to the workforce, as well as oncology healthcare providers and rehabilitation specialists who may use study findings to support patient care. The study is classified as an observational (non-interventional) phenomenological inquiry with no stated intervention arms.
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The Return-to-Work Experience of Cancer Patients: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
Observational NCT07551453 Kind: OBSERVATIONAL Apr 24, 2026
Abstract
This study explores the phenomenon of returning to work among individuals affected by cancer, with the objective of providing a description of their lived experience. The ultimate goal is to understand the significance attributed to work, describing the extent to which it is perceived as a protective factor instrumental in restoring a sense of 'normality' and improving quality of life.
Conditions: Cancer
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