Return to work – Vocational rehabilitation

Practice Point

Return to work – Vocational rehabilitation

For patients contemplating returning to work, consider referral for vocational rehabilitation programs where available

How this guidance was developed

No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process and was informed by a Cochrane review (de Boer et al. 2015) recommending referral to cancer rehabilitation services.

Return to work – Vocational rehabilitation

Practice Point

For patients contemplating returning to work, consider referral for vocational rehabilitation programs where available

Principles in action
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Patient-centred care
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Supportive care
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Care coordination

No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using an expert consensus process and was informed by a Cochrane review (de Boer et al. 2015) recommending referral to cancer rehabilitation services.