An app to help breast cancer survivors keep their jobs
The Breast Cancer and the Workforce Communication App: A randomized controlled trial of an English/Spanish intervention to promote long-term job retention
This study is testing a helpful app for breast cancer survivors, especially those from low-income and minority backgrounds, to see if it can boost their confidence in asking for job support during and after treatment, making it easier for them to keep their jobs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10758848 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of a communication app designed to assist breast cancer survivors, particularly low-income and minority women, in retaining their jobs during and after treatment. The app aims to improve patients' confidence in requesting work accommodations, such as flexible schedules and sick leave, which are crucial for maintaining employment. By providing resources and support, the study seeks to evaluate how effectively the app can help these women navigate workplace challenges related to their cancer diagnosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to use the app or receive standard care to assess its effectiveness in promoting job retention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income and minority women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are concerned about job retention during and after treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not employed or those who do not face challenges related to job retention may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve job retention rates and financial stability for breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that interventions aimed at improving workplace accommodations for cancer survivors can lead to better job retention outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blinder, Victoria S — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Blinder, Victoria S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.