Research progress on returning to work of head and neck cancer survivors

Abstract

Abstract: Returning to work is an important indicator to measure whether head and neck cancer survivors have fully recovered and successfully integrated into society. This article reviews the concept of returning to work,related measurement tools,influencing factors and intervention measures of returning to work for head and neck cancer survivors,aiming to provide reference for promoting the research on returning to work for head and neck cancer survivors in China.

Key words: Head and neck cancer, Survivors, Return to work, Influencing factors, Review

CLC Number:

R181.3⁺2

WANG Wei, GE Hongxia, WANG Xiangyuan, LI Shuotao, WANG Wenzi. Research progress on returning to work of head and neck cancer survivors. [J]OCCUPATION AND HEALTH, 2025, 41(10): 1436-1440.

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