The role of workplace support systems in reducing anxiety among cancer-diagnosed workers across disciplines in Jordanian oncology settings.

Background: Assessing and quantifying anxiety levels among oncology professionals across different disciplines, along with evaluating the role of social support networks within healthcare institutions, can inform the development of targeted interventions aimed at enhancing staff engagement, translating research findings into practical workplace strategies, and ultimately reducing anxiety levels. Objective: This study aims to examine the perceptions among cancer-diagnosed workers across disciplines of workplace support systems in alleviating anxiety among employees with cancer in oncology settings in Jordan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken at the King Husain Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan. A proportionate sampling strategy was employed to select the sample population of 354 oncology professionals from various disciplines. Data were gathered using self-administered questionnaires on Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, work-related issues, and work support systems. Results: The mean age of participants was 42.3 years. The majority of participants (n = 185, 52.3%) were of stage II cancer. In terms of treatment types received by the patients, the majority received chemotherapy (n = 325, 91.8%), while the remaining patients underwent surgery (n = 13, 3.7%). Pearson correlation was utilized to assess the relationship between anxiety disorders and variables of age and duration of diagnosis with cancer. The results demonstrated a statistically significant correlation with age (r = 0.49, p = 0.037) and duration of diagnosis (r = 0.61, p = 0.027). Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of workplace support systems in reducing anxiety among workers with cancer in Jordan, highlighting the need for structured and sustainable interventions to improve their well-being. This study highlights the importance of investing in workplace support programs for oncology workers with cancer, thereby raising job satisfaction, reducing burnout, and improving patient-care outcomes.