Cancer survivorship and work is a burgeoning area of research as an increasing number of cancer patients are surviving for the long term. Eighty percent ofcancer survivors return to work First authoritative and interdisciplinary compilation of chapters written by experts to help move research and practice forward in the important area of work and cancer survivorship INDICE: Section I Introduction.- Chapter 1 Work in cancer survivors .- Section II Epidemiology.- Chapter 2 Descriptive epidemiology of return to work and work limitations: Prevalence and patterns among various cancer types.- Chapter 3 Qualitative studies of work in cancer survivors.- Chapter 4 Factors impacting work.- Chapter 5. Burden of work: Economic analyses.- Section III Models.- Chapter 6 Models of work and cancer survivors.- Section IV Measurement.- Chapter 8 Methods used to measure work productivity in chronic illness.- Section V Management.- Focus on survivor.- Chapter 10 Assessment of factors associatedwith work: Clinic and Workplace.- Chapter 11 Medical management.- Chapter 12 Physical therapy and exercise.- Chapter 13 Biobehavioral management.- Focus onworkplace.- Chapter 15: Employer concerns.- Chapter 16 Workplace accommodation and ergonomics.- Chapter 17 Legal and policy matters.- Section VI Future Directions.- Chapter 18. Research, Clinical and Policy Needs.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-72040-1
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés