Potential profile analysis of return-to-work readiness and self-efficacy in postoperative breast cancer patients who have returned to work

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A cross-sectional study identified two latent profiles of return-to-work readiness and self-efficacy among postoperative breast cancer patients.
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The study found that 34.68% of participants were in the 'Uncertain Maintenance-Low Self-Efficacy' group, while 65.32% were in the 'Proactive Maintenance-High Self-Efficacy' group.
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Significant factors associated with high self-efficacy included daily working hours of 6–8 hours, older age, and higher job satisfaction.
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The research highlights the heterogeneity in return-to-work profiles among breast cancer survivors who have reentered the workforce.
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Targeted interventions are suggested for younger patients and those with lower job satisfaction to improve work adaptation.

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