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Concept Analysison Returning to Work for Cancer Survivors

  • 군진간호연구
  • Abbr : Korean Journal of Military Nursing Research
  • 2014, 32(1), pp.119~133
  • Publisher : Military Health Policy Research Center
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Nursing Science > General Nursing > Nursing Education

손미라 1 이정섭 1

1한양대학교

Candidate

ABSTRACT

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to define and identify the concept of cancer survivors inreturning to work. Methods : This study used Walker & Avant’s process of concept analysis. Results : Returning to work for cancer survivors can be defined by following attributes : 1) abalance between work and life, and maintaining normal life, 2) restoring identity and recoveringfrom lowered self-esteem, 3) improving social relationships, 4) gaining financial security, 5) adistraction and providing the energy to focus on, 6) a process of recovery and an essential part ofhealing, 7) a developmental, dynamic and evolving process with multiple phases , 8) an importantmilestone in the transition from patient to survivor. The antecedent factors of returning to workwere : 1) an end of initial treatments, 2) anxieties about cancer-related stigma and negativeperceptions, 3) uncertainties about ability to return to work. There are consequences as a result ofreturning to work: 1) a re-evaluated role and priority of work, 2) a healing mechanism forproviding them with ways of coping with the cancer experience Conclusion : Returning to work iscentral concept in cancer survivors. This concept analysis on returning to work for cancer survivorsis expected to contribute to promotion of returning to work nursing care.

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