ArticleJournal of cancer research and clinical oncology2021
Take care or "German Angst"? Lessons from cancer care during COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020.
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- The unmet supportive care needs of people affected by cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2023Pooled it
- The psychosocial and emotional experiences of cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.Seminars in oncology · 2022Pooled it
- Psychological Distress Among Cancer Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic in the World: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Pooled it
- Feasibility of a complex psychosocial intervention for families with parental cancer: acceptability, suitability, implementability, and perceived support.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2024Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on oncological care in Germany: rapid review.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2023Review
- Psychosocial effects of the corona pandemic on people with cancer: a qualitative study.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2023Article
- Assessment of Cancer Patients' Mental Health during the Coronavirus Pandemic in Serbia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Professional practice changes in radiotherapy physics during the COVID-19 pandemic.Physics and imaging in radiation oncology · 2021Article
- Tumor patients' fears and worries and perceived changes of specific attitudes, perceptions and behaviors due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still relevant.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2021Article
- Motivations and Experiences of Volunteering Medical Students in the COVID-19 Pandemic-Results of a Survey in Germany.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
- Dynamics of Perceived Positive Changes and Indicators of Well-Being Within Different Phases of the COVID-19 Pandemic.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveWhile the second wave of COVID-19 has started in Europe, data are still missing on the consequences of the first one for patients with cancer. The aim of our study was to learn more about the experiences of German patients and staff in the oncology services. MATERIALS AND
methodsAn anonymous online survey was conducted among cancer patients and their therapists (physicians, medical staff, psychologists, spiritual care givers) in Germany between April and May 2020 asking about burden, fears, and perceived changes in German oncology service system. Besides answer frequencies of different stakeholders, uni- and multivariate analyses were performed for selected items to identify areas of high impact.
resultsIn total 752 participants were included. All groups have identified high mental burden as central problem. A majority was confused about varying information policies and strategies against the pandemic. Patient reported restricted visits, isolation and delay of treatment as central fears and problems. The majority of fears could be coped by the health care workers. The patients describe processes at the oncology services during the first wave. Personal experiences with COVID-19 have had no influence on the felt burden of the patients. Physicians, medical staff, psychologists and spiritual care givers were extremely stressed but repressed their own burden. They await financial, physical and mental problems for their own future.
conclusionsThe presented personal views and experiences allow focusing the discussions about heath care systems during the on-going pandemic. Support for health care workers, as much routine as possible in oncology services, and transparency in information will be the keys for good management in futural situations of crisis.
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