That's a valuable and much-needed initiative—addressing work-related challenges for cancer survivors in India can have a real impact. I can definitely help you develop a contextually relevant version of the QWLQ-CS based on Dr. Merel de Jong’s work, tailored to Indian cultural and occupational settings.

Here’s how we can approach it:

Step 1: Understand the Original QWLQ-CS Structure

Dr. Merel de Jong’s QWLQ-CS typically includes the following dimensions:

Meaning of Work

Perception of the Work Situation

Atmosphere in the Work Environment

Understanding and Recognition in the Organization

Problems Due to the Health Situation

Step 2: Adaptation for Indian Context

We need to:

Review and translate the items (if needed).

Adjust wording for cultural appropriateness.

Add questions that reflect specific challenges in India (e.g., informal sector work, caste/community biases, stigma, lack of legal protection).

Consider gender differences, urban/rural work scenarios.

Step 3: Add Unemployment and Work Discrimination Focus

We can integrate specific questions on:

Employment status changes post-diagnosis.

Employer and peer attitudes.

Job denial or dismissal experiences.

Accessibility to return-to-work programs or accommodations.

Step 4: Draft a Working Version

Would you like me to draft a sample version of a QWLQ-CS tailored for India with 20–25 items? I can include:

Core validated items from Dr. de Jong’s tool

Modified or new questions specific to Indian survivors

Scaling options (e.g., Likert scale)

Once you review the draft, you could pilot it with a small group and then refine it.