ArticleJournal of surgical oncology2022
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on care delivery and quality of life in lung cancer surgery.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The safety and acceptability of using telehealth for follow-up of patients following cancer surgery: A systematic review.European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology · 2023Pooled it
- Social determinants of health in lung cancer surgery: perspectives from family caregivers, clinicians, and healthcare system administrators.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Impact of financial toxicity on adults with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative review.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2024Review
- Resource allocation during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and the impact on patients with lung cancer: a systematic review.Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery · 2023Article
- Understanding the experiences of lung cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Outcomes of Thoracoscopic Lobectomy after Recent COVID-19 Infection.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Social determinants of health and lung cancer surgery: a qualitative study.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on care delivery and quality of life in lung cancer surgery.Journal of surgical oncology · 2022Article
- Trends and variations in Canadian thoracic surgical volume and perioperative practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgieArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (COVID-19) pandemic and associated restrictions have altered the delivery of surgical care. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of COVID-19 on care delivery and quality of life (QOL) from the perspectives of lung cancer surgery patients, family caregivers (FCGs), and thoracic surgery teams.
methodsPatients/FCGs enrolled in a randomized trial of a self-management intervention for lung cancer surgery preparation/recovery were invited to participate in this qualitative study. Patients/FCGs data were collected separately 1-month postdischarge. Interviews were also conducted with thoracic surgery team members. Content analysis approaches were used to develop themes.
resultsForty-one respondents including 19 patients, 18 FCGs, three thoracic surgeons, and one nurse practitioner participated in the study. Patient themes included isolation, psychological distress, delayed/impacted care, and financial impact. FCGs themes included caregiving challenges, worry about COVID-19, financial hardship, isolation, and physical activity limitations. Surgical team themes included witnessing patient/FCG's distress, challenges with telehealth, communication/educational challenges, and delays in treatment.
conclusionsCOVID-19 had a varied impact on care delivery and QOL for lung cancer surgery dyads. Some dyads reported minimal impact, while others experienced added psychological distress, isolation, and caregiving challenges. Surgical teams also experienced challenges in the approach used to provide care.
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