Journal article
Association between change in employment participation and quality of life in middle-aged colorectal cancer survivors compared with general population controls
Vanessa L Beesley, Jeff K Vallance, Gabor Mihala, Brigid M Lynch, Louisa G Gordon
PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY | WILEY | Published : 2017
DOI: 10.1002/pon.4306
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the association between change in employment participation for a 12-month period and quality of life among individuals with colorectal cancer compared with general population controls. METHODS: This was a prospective, registry-based study that enrolled middle-aged (45-64 years) residents of Queensland, Australia, who were in the paid workforce, and newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Participants completed structured telephone interviews at 6 and 12 months after diagnosis assessing quality of life and employment status ("retired/ceased work," "increased work," "decreased work," and "maintained work"). Survivors were matched on demographic and occupa..
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Awarded by Australian Research Council Discovery Project
Funding Acknowledgements
Australian Research Council Discovery Project, Grant/Award Number: DP1095723. Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer; Alberta Innovates-Health Solutions; National Breast Cancer Foundation Early Career Fellowship