ArticleBMJ open2021
Managing cancer in context of pandemic: a qualitative study to explore the emotional and behavioural responses of patients with cancer and their caregivers to COVID-19.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Counting the social, psychological, and economic costs of COVID-19 for cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Pooled it
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- 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
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- Measuring Team Functioning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Cancer Care Team Members.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2024Article
- "Did I get into the twilight zone somehow?": sexual and gender minority cancer caregiver experiences during COVID.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2023Article
- Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Surgery during the Pre- and Peri-pandemic: Experience of Patients in a Statewide Health Information Exchange.Annals of surgical oncology · 2023Article
- Quality of life and perceived burden of the primary caregiver of patients aged 70 and over with cancer 5 years after initial treatment.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Observational
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- Experiences of cancer care in COVID-19: A longitudinal qualitative study.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society · 2022Article
- The impact of COVID-19 on cancer patients, their carers and oncology health professionals: A qualitative study.Patient education and counseling · 2022Article
- Trapped in a double cage: How patients' partners experience the diagnosis of advanced cancer in times of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.Palliative medicine · 2022Article
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- Is RAS the Link Between COVID-19 and Increased Stress in Head and Neck Cancer Patients?Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectivesHaving to access life-sustaining treatment during the emerging COVID-19 outbreak has placed patients with cancer at an especially vulnerable position notwithstanding their immunocompromised condition. The present study aimed to elucidate cancer patients' and their caregivers' experiences during this outbreak.
designFace-to-face semistructured interviews were conducted.
settingA tertiary cancer care facility.
participants16 patients with cancer and 14 caregivers. Inclusions criteria were: (A) diagnosed with cancer, (B) receiving active treatment or follow-ups, (C) aged 21 years and above and (D) fluent in English or Mandarin.
resultsThematic analysis was conducted. Five themes were identified:
conclusionsCancer intensifies threat and the emotional impact of COVID-19 and may trigger specific concerns related to treatment. Psychoeducation interventions led by healthcare providers over digital platforms could help address cancer-specific concerns and support patients and caregivers during the pandemic.
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