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Enhancing Successful Return to Work of Employees With Cancer, by Supporting Employers (MiLES Intervention)
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Summary
The objective of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to evaluate the effectiveness of the MiLES intervention targeted at employers, on successful return to work (RTW) of employees with cancer, compared to care as usual (CAU). Secundary objectives are: * To evaluate the cost-effectiveness and return-on-investment of the MiLES intervention on successful RTW and quality of life, compared to CAU. * To evaluate the effectiveness of the MiLES intervention on several outcome measures on the level of the employee with cancer (time to RTW, quality of life, quality of working life, received work-related support, and satisfaction with work-related support), and the level of the employer (self-efficacy in providing RTW support, and satisfaction with the RTW process). Participants will be 140 employer-employee with cancer dyads. All dyads will randomly be allocated to the intervention group, of which the employer will get unlimited access to the MiLES intervention, or to the control group in which CAU will be provided. The follow-up of this study will be 12 months. Along with the RCT, a process evaluation using the UK Medical Research Council framework will also be conducted.
Official title: Effectiveness, Cost-effectiveness, and Return on Investment of the Web-based MiLES Intervention Targeted at Employers, to Enhance Successful Return to Work of Employees With Cancer
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
140
Start Date
2023-12-18
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2024-11-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
MiLES
The MiLES intervention is an open access website, accessible via an URL, but not traceable through any online search engine during the study period. Tailored for specific preferences and needs of different employees with cancer, the MiLES intervention consists of interactive videos, conversation checklists, tips and information regarding RTW guidance of employees with cancer, and an overview of involved stakeholders and relevant legislation. The MiLES intervention intends to optimize the RTW support the employer provides to the employee with cancer by enhancing the willingness and ability to implement the employer actions. The MiLES intervention focuses for example on fostering effective communication between the employer and employee, while disregarding assumptions based on previous experiences.
Locations (5)
Arbo Unie
Arnhem, Netherlands
Arbo Unie
Dordrecht, Netherlands
Arbo Unie
Hengelo, Netherlands
Re-turn
Utrecht, Netherlands
Arbo Unie
Zeeland, Netherlands