ReviewCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2022
The Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults with Cancer: A Rapid Review.
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- War and Cancer: Exploring Patient Narratives in a Randomized Integrative Oncology Study.Psycho-oncology · 2025Trial
- Anxiety and depression in cancer patients and survivors in the context of restrictions in contact and oncological care during the COVID-19 pandemic.International journal of cancer · 2025Article
- Long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for patients with cancer.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Living experiences of older patients with cancer amid the COVID-19 pandemic: A phenomenological study.Journal of Korean gerontological nursing · 2024Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on oncological care in Germany: rapid review.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2023Review
- People With Cancer Experience Worse Psychosocial and Financial Consequences of COVID-19 Compared With Other Chronic Disease Populations: Findings From the International COVID-19 Awareness and Response Evaluation Survey Study.JCO global oncology · 2023Article
- Concerns and difficulties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults with cancer in Mexico.Journal of geriatric oncology · 2023Article
- The experience of patients with lung cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic and its importance for post-pandemic outpatient cancer care planning: A cross sectional study exploring the roles of age and frailty.Journal of geriatric oncology · 2023Article
- Impact of Geriatric Assessment and Management on Quality of Life, Unplanned Hospitalizations, Toxicity, and Survival for Older Adults With Cancer: The Randomized 5C Trial.Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2023Article
- The Level of COVID-19 Anxiety among Oncology Patients in Poland.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Decision Conflicts in Clinical Care during COVID-19: A Patient Perspective.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Perspective of Uncertainty and Emotional Responses in Breast Cancer Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic.SAGE open nursingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundOlder adults with cancer are amongst the most vulnerable population to be negatively impacted by COVID-19 due to their likelihood of comorbidities and compromised immune status. Considering the longevity of the pandemic, understanding the subjective perceptions and psychosocial concerns of this population may help ameliorate the psychological aftermath. In this review, we systematically analyze the literature surrounding the psychosocial impact and coping strategies among older adults with cancer within the context of COVID-19.
methodsWe conducted a rapid review of literature following PRISMA guidelines between January 2020 to August 2021 using (1) MEDLINE, (2) Embase, (3) CINAHL, and (4) PsychINFO and keyword searches for "cancer" and "COVID-19" focused on adults 65 years or older.
resultsOf the 6597 articles screened, 10 met the inclusion criteria. Based on the included articles, the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 was reported under four domains, (1) impact of COVID-19 on quality of life (QoL), (2) concerns related to COVID-19, (3) coping with the impact of COVID-19, and (4) recommendations for future care. Results pertaining to perceived quality of life were inconsistent across the included articles. The most common concerns related to: contracting COVID-19, survivorship transitions, and feelings of isolation. Coping strategies reported by older adults included: spiritual care, lived experience, acceptance, and positive reinterpretation.
conclusionsWe found many psychosocial impacts of the pandemic on older adults with cancer. The findings from this review can inform interventions related to shared decision-making and tailored patient care in the future.
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