Abstract: Objective: To investigate the status and the influencing factors of breast cancer survivors returning to work. Methods: From July 2018 to September 2019, 306 breast cancer survivors were selected from 4 hospitals using convenience sampling method. The participants were investigated using general information questionnaire, Readiness for Return-To-Work Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire to explore the status and the influencing factors of returning to work. Results: Sixty seven (21.9%) breast cancer survivors had returned to work. Age, self-efficacy, time of diagnosis, lymph node dissection and weekly working hours were influencing factors for breast cancer survivors to return to work. Conclusion: The return rate of breast cancer survivors has increased. Medical staff should pay attention to the influencing factors and develop targeted intervention programs to help patients back to work.

Key words: breast cancer survivors; return to work; influence factors; rehabilitation