Clinical trial · Observational
The Return-to-Work Experience of Cancer Patients: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
NCT07551453CI-TRIAL-00109360REWORKcompletedClinicalTrials.gov clinicaltrialsProvenance
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
This study explores the phenomenon of returning to work among individuals affected by cancer, with the objective of providing a description of their lived experience. The ultimate goal is to understand the significance attributed to work, describing the extent to which it is perceived as a protective factor instrumental in restoring a sense of 'normality' and improving quality of life.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer | Malignant Neoplasm | ALIAS | 0.90 |
Interventions
Interventions (0)
Data not yet available
No intervention recorded.
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (0)
[]Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Perception of Work Experience and Unmet Health Needs
- timeFrame
- up to 1 year
- description
- A qualitative assessment of how cancer patients perceive their professional life during treatment will be carried out using Colaizzi framework (1978). The study uses semi-structured interviews to identify "unexpressed health needs"-specific physical, psychological, or organizational requirements related to working while undergoing therapy that are not currently addressed by standard care.
Secondary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Identification of Potential Nursing Interventions for Work-Related Support
- timeFrame
- up to 1 year
- description
- Analysis of patient interviews using a qualitative approach to categorize and define specific nursing actions that can address the work-related health needs identified in the primary objective.
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18 years of age or older. * Diagnosis: Primary diagnosis of neoplasm. * Treatment: Currently undergoing at least one anticancer treatment (pharmacological/systemic therapy, surgery, or radiotherapy). * Setting: Patients managed in a Day Hospital or outpatient setting. * Employment Status: Engaged in paid and continuous professional activity at the time of diagnosis. * Language: Ability to understand and speak the Italian language fluently. * Informed Consent: Ability to provide written informed consent for study participation and data processing (privacy) in accordance with local regulations. Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing Unemployment: Individuals who were not employed prior to the onset of the disease. * Psychiatric or Cognitive Impairment: Current diagnosis of psychiatric disorders or cognitive dysfunction that may interfere with the ability to participate in the interview. * Terminal Prognosis: Patients with a diagnosis of terminal illness or end-of-life status. * Lack of Voluntary Consent: Individuals who voluntarily choose not to participate in the project or withdraw consent.
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