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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric oncology providers globally: A mixed-methods study.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 32 citations in OpenAlex.
- Evidence linking COVID-19 and the health/well-being of children and adolescents: an umbrella review.BMC medicine · 2024Pooled it
- The worldwide impact of COVID-19 on cancer care: A meta-analysis of surveys published after the first wave of the pandemic.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Pooled it
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- A Virtual Wellness Program to Enhance Well-being for Pediatric Oncology Staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Advances in cancer education and quality improvement · 2025Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Onset on the Early Careers of Pediatric Oncology Health Professionals and Researchers: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group Young Investigators Committee, Young SIOP Network, and Young SIOPE.Pediatric blood & cancer · 2025Article
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- Communication transforms the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with cancer and their families.Cancer medicine · 2023Article
- The COVID-19 Pandemic's impact on sustainability and expansion of a Pediatric Early Warning System in resource-limited hospitals.Cancer medicine · 2023Article
- Evaluation of changes to work patterns in multidisciplinary cancer team meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic: A national mixed-method survey study.Cancer medicine · 2023Article
- The Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Malignancy Diagnosis and Treatment: Never the Same but Lessons Learned.Vaccines · 2023Review
- Ethical challenges faced by healthcare workers in pediatric oncology care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.Pediatric blood & cancer · 2023Article
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- Reflections of Moral Suffering, Resilience, and Wisdom of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric oncology providers globally: A mixed-methods study.Cancer · 2022Article
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in pediatric oncology units: A lesson of resilience and hope.Cancer · 2022Article
- Association of Cancer Diagnosis and Therapeutic Stage With Mortality in Pediatric Patients With COVID-19, Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study From Latin America.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disrupted pediatric oncology care globally, increasing demands on health care providers (HCPs) who adapted to continue care. This study sought to characterize the pandemic's impact on pediatric oncology HCPs worldwide.
methodsA 60-item survey focused on changes to clinical care, resources, and effects on clinicians. A diverse subgroup of institutions was purposefully selected for focus groups that explored teamwork, communication, and changes to care delivery.
resultsThe survey included 311 responses from 213 institutions representing 79 countries. Sixteen institutions participated in 19 multidisciplinary focus groups in 8 languages. Decreased clinical staff availability was cited by 51% of institutions as a major impact. Staffing modifications included decreased provider availability (66% of institutions), roles or responsibility changes, and transfer outside the specialty. Physical effects included frequent COVID-19 illness; 8% of respondents reported HCP deaths. Fifty percent of providers did not have the necessary personal protective equipment. HCPs also experienced psychological distress and financial concerns. Findings indicated more frequent impact on nurses than other providers. Impacts were described across all hospital resource levels, with staffing modifications more frequent in countries with higher COVID-19 incidence (P < .001) and mortality rate (P = .004). Focus groups revealed negative impacts were stabilized by increased teamwork, communication, contributions outside usual roles, policies aimed at optimizing safety, and feeling that they were contributing.
conclusionsCOVID-19 had a profound impact on the pediatric oncology workforce, creating challenging modifications to staffing and resulting in physical, psychological, and financial distress. Despite these challenges, HCPs caring for children with cancer came together to continue to provide high-quality care.
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