The cancer survivor-Manager dyad during the return-to-work process: An introduction with theoretical, conceptual, and methodological considerations.

Publisher: Wiley Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 9214524 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1099-1611 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10579249 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Psychooncology Subsets: MEDLINE

Original Publication: Chichester, W. Sussex, England : Wiley, c1992-

Cancer Survivors* ; Neoplasms*/therapy; Humans ; Return to Work ; Prospective Studies ; Adaptation, Psychological

Objective: There is a need for tailored interventions aimed at promoting the sustainable return to work (RTW) of cancer survivors. As managers have a primary role in supporting cancer survivors to return to work, a better understanding of the "cancer survivor-manager" dyadic process is much needed. The aim of this paper is to introduce the cancer survivor-manager dyad in the context of RTW of cancer survivors, and to inform future studies by presenting theoretical, conceptual, and methodological considerations.
Conclusions: Different theoretical, conceptual, and methodological aspects are addressed that open new perspectives concerning the cancer survivor-manager dyad. Among the theoretical and conceptual aspects, we highlight the interest of developing dyadic coping models specific to the cancer survivor-manager dyad. This would allow the conceptualization of their interpersonal dynamics and to frame interventions aimed at supporting cancer survivors and managers. In addition, we encourage to study in more detail the quality of the relationship between the cancer survivor and manager, including its impact on work-related outcomes of the cancer survivor. Methodologically, the actor-partner interdependence model could be relevant to identify any interdependence in the cancer survivor-manager dyad. We also recommend using longitudinal and prospective studies to investigate the cancer survivor-manager dyad, as these studies are well suited to identify evolutive and dynamic aspects of the cancer survivor-manager dyad. Lastly, we propose a recruitment strategy of the dyad by involving a trustworthy third party, to respect the ethical framework, and the privacy and voluntary choice of cancer survivors.
(© 2023 The Authors. Psycho-Oncology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

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Keywords: cancer survivors; dyad; employee; employer; employment; manager; methods; oncology; return to work; work retention

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