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Table 4 Themes and subthemes regarding the interaction with the social environment

From: Survived but feeling vulnerable and insecure: a qualitative study of the mental preparation for RTW after breast cancer treatment

Themes

 

Subthemes

Work environment

·

Doubts regarding the employee’s condition and ability

 

·

Not knowing how to support the employee

 

·

No understanding of or encouraging RTW

Insurance environment

·

Obligation to return to work sooner than expected (by the employee)

 

·

Feeling pressured and misunderstood

Medical environment

·

Advising against RTW for medical reasons

 

·

Protecting the employee from returning to work too soon

Private environment

·

Discussing the considerations regarding RTW

 

·

Advising against RTW in case of problematic reintegration