Challenges faced by healthcare workers with cancer returning to work
Return-to-work issues in healthcare workers diagnosed with cancer: Investigation and Intervention Development
This study is looking into the challenges that nurses with cancer face when they try to go back to work, so we can better support them in their journey to return to their jobs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10990090 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the difficulties that nurses diagnosed with cancer encounter when trying to return to their jobs. It focuses on understanding the unique challenges these healthcare workers face, including emotional distress and physical limitations due to their cancer experiences. The study will involve a national survey to gather insights from nurses about their work limitations and quality of life after a cancer diagnosis. By identifying these challenges, the research aims to develop targeted interventions to support nurses in their return-to-work process.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are nurses who have been diagnosed with cancer and are navigating the return-to-work process.
Not a fit: Patients who are not healthcare workers or those who have not been diagnosed with cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems and interventions that help nurses with cancer successfully return to work and enhance their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically addressing the return-to-work experiences of nurses with cancer, similar studies in other professions have shown promising results in understanding and improving return-to-work outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: You, Kai-Lin — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: You, Kai-Lin
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.