Returning to work is not enough for cancer survivors: vocational rehabilitation needs to consider work-related well-being

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the importance of holistic vocational rehabilitation for cancer survivors, focusing on work-related well-being.
• Investigating the desires of cancer survivors regarding rehabilitation
• Examining the role of contact nurses in supporting return to work
• Identifying the need for early collaboration between survivors, employers, and rehabilitation coordinators
• Cancer survivors express a desire for more comprehensive support beyond merely returning to work.
• Improved roles for contact nurses can lead to better outcomes in work-related rehabilitation.
• Collaboration among all parties involved is essential in enhancing work-related well-being after cancer.