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Miyamori D, Kamitani T, Yoshida S, Kikuchi Y, Shigenobu Y, Ikeda K, Yamamoto Y, Ito M. Effects of the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on mortality in patients with lung cancer: A multiple mediation analysis in Japan. Int J Cancer 2024. [PMID: 38794791 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.35042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial effect on healthcare systems worldwide, including the care of patients with lung cancer. The impact of healthcare disruptions and behavioral changes on lung cancer mortality is unclear. Patients newly diagnosed with lung cancer during the pandemic period 2020-2021 were compared with those diagnosed in the pre-pandemic 2018-2019. The primary outcome was all-cause mortality within 1 year. Cox proportional hazards regression analyses were conducted to estimate the changes in mortality between pandemic and pre-pandemic. Multiple mediation analyses were performed to determine the factors that accounted for the changes in mortality. In total, 5785 patients with lung cancer were included in this study. The overall mortality rate was significantly higher during the pandemic compared with the pre-pandemic (crude hazard ratio [HR]: 1.19, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.05, 1.29). Mediation analyses showed that not receiving tumor-directed treatment, diagnosis at an older age, and decreased diagnosis through cancer screening significantly accounted for 17.5% (95%CI: 4.2, 30.7), 13.9% (95%CI: 0.8, 27.0), and 12.4% (95%CI: 3.0, 21.8) of the increased mortality, respectively. This study revealed a significant increase in mortality risk in patients with lung cancer who have not received tumor-directed treatment or cancer screening, despite potential selection bias for follow-up status. Efforts should be focused on ensuring timely access to healthcare services, optimizing treatment delivery, and addressing the unique challenges faced by patients with lung cancer during the pandemic to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on lung cancer outcomes and provide clinical care to vulnerable populations.
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- Daisuke Miyamori
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Section of Education for Clinical Research, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Epidemiology, School of Public Health in the Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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Zhao DY, Hu SQ, Hu FH, Du W, Tang W, Zhang WQ, Chen HL, Shen WQ. Palliative care for cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A narrative synthesis from 36 studies of 16 countries. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:6120-6135. [PMID: 37212652 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND During the COVID-19 epidemic, palliative care has become even more indispensable for cancer patients. AIM To identify the changes in palliative care for cancer patients and improvements in palliative care quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN A systematic review and narrative synthesis was conducted in PubMed, Embase and Web of Science. An evaluation tool using mixed methods was used to assess the quality of the study. The main relevant themes identified were used to group qualitative and quantitative findings. RESULTS A total of 36 studies were identified, primarily from different countries, with a total of 14,427 patients, 238 caregivers and 354 health care providers. Cancer palliative care has been experiencing several difficulties following the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased mortality and infection rates as well as delays in patient treatment that have resulted in poorer prognoses. Treatment providers are seeking solutions such as electronic management of patients and integration of resources to care for the mental health of patients and staff. Telemedicine plays an important role in many ways but cannot completely replace traditional treatment. Clinicians strive to meet patients' palliative care needs during special times and improve their quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Palliative care faces unique challenges during the COVID-19 epidemic. With adequate support to alleviate care-related challenges, patients in the home versus hospital setting will be able to receive better palliative care. In addition, this review highlights the importance of multiparty collaboration to achieve personal and societal benefits of palliative care. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No Patient or Public Contribution.
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- Dan-Yan Zhao
- School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, PR China
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Chavez MN, Marshall VK, Martinez Tyson D, Mason TM, Rechenberg K. Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Oncology Patients: Perceptions of Oncology Health Care Providers. West J Nurs Res 2023; 45:152-160. [PMID: 35897163 PMCID: PMC10079896 DOI: 10.1177/01939459221114634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted psychological well-being worldwide. Oncology health care professionals' (OHCPs') perceptions of psychological effects of COVID-19 among people in active cancer treatment were explored. Semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of OHCPs actively providing care were conducted. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded using Atlas.ti v8 and thematic analysis. In total, 30 OHCPs participated. Most were registered nurses (70%), worked in outpatient setting (56.7%) and were in their current position 1-5 years (53.3%). Overarching themes are as follows: (a) cancer treatment disrupted due to patients' fear of exposure to COVID-19; (b) social distancing restrictions caused discontinued social support and supportive services that exacerbated psychological distress; (c) pandemic-related stressors led to overwhelmed coping skills; and (d) OHCPs played a vital role in providing emotional support and connecting patients with family/friends through technology. Behavioral health interventions should focus within the "new world of COVID-19" of reduced face-to-face support and increased online support for patients.
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- Melody N. Chavez
- College of Public Health, University of
South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center &
Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
- Tina M. Mason, Department of Nursing
Research, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612,
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Kocatepe V, Yildirim D, Yağmur S. Fear of COVID-19 and its influence on palliative care patients. Int J Palliat Nurs 2023; 29:28-33. [PMID: 36692480 DOI: 10.12968/ijpn.2023.29.1.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fear of COVID-19 may have adverse psychological effects on palliative patients; it may also reduce their quality of life, increase physical symptoms and lead to the postponement of treatment. AIM This study aimed to determine how the fear of COVID-19 influences factors (personal and disease-related characteristics) in palliative care patients. METHODS A descriptive, cross-sectional design study was conducted on 110 patients. A patient information form, the 'Fear of COVID-19 scale' and the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status were used for data collection. FINDINGS The mean score obtained from the COVID-19 scale was 20.44±5.78. There was a statistical significance between the stage of disease and the fear of COVID-19 score. The fear of COVID-19 was higher for participants who had received polymerase chain reaction testing. CONCLUSION There was a positive and statistically significant relationship between the oxygen flow rate and fear of COVID-19 score, as well as a statistically significant relationship between the stage of disease and fear of COVID-19 score. It was determined that the COVID-19 pandemic process affected the mental health of palliative care patients.
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- Vildan Kocatepe
- Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Izmir Demokrasi University, Turkey
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey
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- Medical Doctor, Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, Turkey
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Real-World Patterns and Decision Drivers of Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer Patients in Romania: RADIO-NET Study Results. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12123089. [PMID: 36553096 PMCID: PMC9777374 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12123089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Radiotherapy (RT) plays a crucial role in all stages of lung cancer. Data on recent real-world RT patterns and main drivers of RT decisions in lung cancer in Romania is scarce; we aimed to address these knowledge gaps through this physician-led medical chart review in 16 RT centers across the country. Consecutive patients with lung cancer receiving RT as part of their disease management between May-October 2019 (pre-COVID-19 pandemic) were included. Descriptive statistics were generated for all variables. This cohort included 422 patients: median age 63 years, males 76%, stages I-II 6%, III 43%, IV 50%, mostly adeno- and squamous cell carcinoma (76%), ECOG 0-1 50% at the time of RT. Curative intent RT was used in 36% of cases, palliative RT in 64%. Delays were reported in 13% of patients, mostly due to machine breakdown (67%). Most acute reported RT toxicity was esophagitis (19%). Multiple disease-, patient-, physician- and context-related drivers counted in the decision-making process. This is the first detailed analysis of RT use in lung cancer in Romania. Palliative RT still dominates the landscape. Earlier diagnosis, coordinated multidisciplinary strategies, and the true impact of the multimodal treatments on survival are strongly needed to improve lung cancer outcomes.
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Monroy‐Iglesias MJ, Hadi H, Russell B, Moss C, Flanders L, Dolly S, Papa S, Van Hemelrijck M. Safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatment for skin cancers during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2022; 37:e13-e16. [PMID: 35972811 PMCID: PMC9537981 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.18514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Maria Jose Monroy‐Iglesias
- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical SciencesTranslational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR)LondonUK
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- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical SciencesTranslational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR)LondonUK
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- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical SciencesTranslational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR)LondonUK
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- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical SciencesTranslational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR)LondonUK
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- Medical OncologyGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT)LondonUK
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- Medical OncologyGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT)LondonUK
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- Medical OncologyGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT)LondonUK
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- King's College London, School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical SciencesTranslational Oncology & Urology Research (TOUR)LondonUK
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Willis KD, Rao SR, Normen M, de Groot J, Calman L, Bahcivan O, Centeno I, Fehon DC. Same storm, different boat: The global impact of COVID-19 on palliative care. Psychooncology 2022; 32:148-154. [PMID: 35793431 PMCID: PMC9350379 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic has had a complex and profound impact on the provision of palliative care globally. To support learning from palliative care providers and researchers worldwide, the Education Subcommittee of International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) Palliative Care Special Interest Group developed a webinar with presentations by and discussion with eight international palliative care leaders. METHODS Presentations were content rich; the speakers used both quantitative (e.g., sharing recent statistical findings) and qualitative (e.g., narrative storytelling, anecdotal experiences) approaches to portray the effect of COVID-19 in their region. Subsequent to the webinar, the committee collectively identified five themes conveyed by the presenters through consensus. RESULTS The themes included: (1) altered accessibility to palliative care, with socio-economic status impacting virtual health availability; (2) reduced opportunities to preserve dignity, as survival has been prioritized over preserving the humanity of patients and their loved ones; (3) complicated grief and bereavement arising from social distancing requirements; (4) greater awareness of the importance of sustaining health provider well-being; and (5) the development of valuable innovations across nations, institutions, disciplines, and communities. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the webinar facilitated valuable connection for global learning and identified opportunities for research and clinical interventions. In an ongoing crisis that has exacerbated isolation, we will need to continue to learn and lean on one another as a global community to navigate ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Kelcie D. Willis
- Department of PsychologyVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmondVirginiaUSA,Massey Cancer CenterVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmondVirginiaUSA
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- Department of Research & EducationBangalore Hospice Trust—KarunashrayaBangaloreIndia
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- Department of Research & EducationBangalore Hospice Trust—KarunashrayaBangaloreIndia
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- Departments of Psychiatry and OncologyCumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- School of Health SciencesCentre for Psychosocial Research in CancerUniversity of SouthamptonSouthamptonUK
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- Psiko‐Onkologlar Dernegi (Psycho‐Oncological Association)IzmirTurkiye,Ozel Oz Psikoloji Aile Danisma Merkezi (Oz Psychology Family Counselling Centre)IzmirTurkiye
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- Breast Cancer CenterHospital Zambrano HellionMonterreyMexico
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- Department of PsychiatryYale School of MedicineNew HavenConnecticutUSA,Smilow Cancer HospitalNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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Gerlach C, Ullrich A, Berges N, Bausewein C, Oechsle K, Hodiamont F. The Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on the Needs of Non-Infected Patients and Their Families in Palliative Care—Interviews with Those Concerned. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11133863. [PMID: 35807148 PMCID: PMC9267922 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11133863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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During humanitarian crises, such as a pandemic, healthcare systems worldwide face unknown challenges. This study aimed to explore and describe the effect of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the needs of non-infected patients and family caregivers in specialist palliative care, using qualitative, semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using inductive content analysis, following the framework approach. Thirty-one interviews were conducted with patients/family caregivers (15/16) in palliative care units/specialist palliative home care (21/10) from June 2020 to January 2021. Well-known needs of patients and family caregivers at the end of life remained during the pandemic. Pandemic- dependent themes were (1) implications of the risk of contagion, (2) impact of the restriction of social interactions, (3) effects on the delivery of healthcare, and (4) changes in the relative’s role as family caregiver. Restriction on visits limited family caregivers’ ability to be present in palliative care units. In specialist palliative home care, family caregivers were concerned about the balance between preserving social contacts at the end of life and preventing infection. Specialist palliative care during a pandemic needs to meet both the well-known needs at the end of life and additional needs in the pandemic context. In particular, attention should be given to the needs and burden of family caregivers, which became more multifaceted with regards to the pandemic.
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- Christina Gerlach
- Palliative Care Unit, Department of Oncology, Hematology and BMT, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (A.U.); (K.O.)
- Department of Palliative Care, Heidelberg University Hospital, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)-6221-56-310-683
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- Palliative Care Unit, Department of Oncology, Hematology and BMT, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (A.U.); (K.O.)
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, LMU University Hospital, 81377 Munich, Germany; (N.B.); (C.B.); (F.H.)
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, LMU University Hospital, 81377 Munich, Germany; (N.B.); (C.B.); (F.H.)
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- Palliative Care Unit, Department of Oncology, Hematology and BMT, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg, Germany; (A.U.); (K.O.)
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, LMU University Hospital, 81377 Munich, Germany; (N.B.); (C.B.); (F.H.)
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Saeed S, Tousif K, Fatir CA, Basit J, Lee KY, Tahir MJ. Impact of COVID-19 on palliative care of cancer patients: Perspectives from Pakistan. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 78:103705. [PMID: 35582458 PMCID: PMC9098974 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the survival rate and palliative care of cancer patients all over the globe. In Pakistan, there are only a few institutions and organizations which provide specialized facilities for palliative care. During the pandemic, these specialized facilities were further limited. As only less than one percent of people had access to palliative care across Pakistan in the pandemic, the situation can be improved by establishing more such departments, providing telemedicine, increasing social media campaigns, and highlighting the importance of palliative care among cancer patients.
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Jansky M, Schade F, Rieder N, Lohrmann D, Gebel C, Kloppenburg L, Wedding U, Simon ST, Bausewein C, Nauck F. 'It felt like a black hole, great uncertainty, but we have to take care for our patients'-Qualitative findings on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on specialist palliative home care. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0260767. [PMID: 34910741 PMCID: PMC8673648 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has affected health care systems worldwide. Multidisciplinary teams provide specialist palliative home care (SPHC) for patients with incurable, severe, progressive diseases. These patients are at the same time at high risk, if infected, highly constricted by containment measures, and dependent on support. AIM To explore i) how German SPHC teams were affected by the pandemic during the first wave, ii) which challenges they faced, and iii) which strategies helped to handle the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for providing good SPHC. METHOD Four focus groups (with representatives of 18 SPHC teams) and five guided interviews with stakeholders were conducted and analysed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Seven key categories emerged from the data. A category in the background describes dependence on organizational characteristics (e.g. sponsorship), which varied by regional factors. Information management was a challenge to SPHC teams, as they had to collect, interpret and adapt, and disseminate information. They reported a shift in patient care because of the COVID-19 pandemic, due to restricted home visits, visitation ban in nursing homes, and difficulties for hospital, hospice and nursing home admissions. Measures to reduce risk of infection impeded teamwork. Teams relied upon their local networks in crisis management, but felt often overlooked by local health authorities. Their respective SPHC state associations supported them in information management and exchange. DISCUSSION The pandemic has severely impacted home care for especially vulnerable seriously ill and dying people. A good network with local health providers and authorities could help to harmonize local regulations and ensure quality care for all patient groups. SPHC teams could play an important role in caring for palliative patients with COVID-19 who are not admitted to a hospital due to preferences or resources.
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- Maximiliane Jansky
- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Medical Center, Georg August University Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Medical Center, Georg August University Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Medical Center, Georg August University Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Medical Center, Georg August University Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Care, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Care, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Care, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Munich University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University Medical Center, Georg August University Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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O'Malley DM, Alfano CM, Doose M, Kinney AY, Lee SJC, Nekhlyudov L, Duberstein P, Hudson SV. Cancer prevention, risk reduction, and control: opportunities for the next decade of health care delivery research. Transl Behav Med 2021; 11:1989-1997. [PMID: 34850934 PMCID: PMC8634312 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibab109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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In this commentary, we discuss opportunities to optimize cancer care delivery in the next decade building from evidence and advancements in the conceptualization and implementation of multi-level translational behavioral interventions. We summarize critical issues and discoveries describing new directions for translational behavioral research in the coming decade based on the promise of the accelerated application of this evidence within learning health systems. To illustrate these advances, we discuss cancer prevention, risk reduction (particularly precision prevention and early detection), and cancer treatment and survivorship (particularly risk- and need-stratified comprehensive care) and propose opportunities to equitably improve outcomes while addressing clinician shortages and cross-system coordination. We also discuss the impacts of COVID-19 and potential advances of scientific knowledge in the context of existing evidence, the need for adaptation, and potential areas of innovation to meet the needs of converging crises (e.g., fragmented care, workforce shortages, ongoing pandemic) in cancer health care delivery. Finally, we discuss new areas for exploration by applying key lessons gleaned from implementation efforts guided by advances in behavioral health.
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- Denalee M O'Malley
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.,Rutgers Cancer Prevention and Control, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.,Northwell Health Cancer Institute, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
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- Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, USA
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- Health Systems and Interventions Research Branch, Healthcare Delivery Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Population and Data Sciences, UT-Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Womens' Primary Care Medical Associates, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.,Rutgers Cancer Prevention and Control, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.,Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.,Rutgers Cancer Prevention and Control, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.,Northwell Health Cancer Institute, New Hyde Park, NY, USA.,Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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Bastani P, Mohammadpour M, Samadbeik M, Bastani M, Rossi-Fedele G, Balasubramanian M. Factors influencing access and utilization of health services among older people during the COVID - 19 pandemic: a scoping review. Arch Public Health 2021; 79:190. [PMID: 34743747 PMCID: PMC8572573 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-021-00719-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Access to healthcare and service utilization are both considered essential factors for improving the general health and wellbeing of older people, especially at the time of COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the study is to explore factors affecting healthcare access and health service utilization for older people during the pandemic. Methods PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Embase were systematically searched for relevant articles. Access, utilization, health, elderly and COVID-19 were used as keywords in the search strategy. A total of 4308 articles were identified through the initial database search; 50 articles were included in the review as passing the eligibility criteria. The searches were conducted up to August 2021. Data extraction was performed, and evidence was descriptively illustrated. Thematic analysis was used to explore factors influencing the elderly’s access and utilization of healthcare services, using Max QDA10, a qualitative analysis software. Results Among articles included in the review (n = 50), a majority of the studies were from the United States (36%), followed by India (8%). According to the main healthcare services, a large number of articles (18%) were related to mental health services, followed by digital health services (16%). Factors were identified at an individual, provider and systems level. Seven main themes emerged from the thematic analysis, as determinants of elderly’s access and utilization of healthcare services during COVID-19 pandemic. These included: access to non-COVID related services, access to COVID-related services, literacy and education, accommodation challenges, perceived attitudes of aging, and policies and structures, and social determinants. Conclusion Mental health and digital health services were identified as major issues influencing or contributing to or influencing older people’s health during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also argue on the importance of a rounded view, as attention to a range of factors is vital for policy decisions towards sustainable care and equitable interventions for improving the health of older people. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13690-021-00719-9.
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- Peivand Bastani
- Health Human Resources Research Center, School of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
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- Anesthesiologist, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Fellow and Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Yıldırım M, Arslan G. A Moderated Mediation Effect of Stress-Related Growth and Meaning in Life in the Association Between Coronavirus Suffering and Satisfaction With Life: Development of the Stress-Related Growth Measure. Front Psychol 2021; 12:648236. [PMID: 33796058 PMCID: PMC8008138 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.648236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
Abstract
As previous pandemics, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has direct and indirect effects on mental health and well-being. The purpose of the current study was to examine whether meaning in life mediated the association between coronavirus suffering and satisfaction with life and whether stress-related growth moderated the mediating effect of meaning in life on the association between these variables. Stress-Related Growth Measure (SGM) was also conducted for the purpose of this study. The participants were 402 (66% women) young adults who completed the Suffering Measure During COVID-19, Meaningful Living Measure, Satisfaction With Life Scale, and SGM. The results indicated that the SGM has adequate psychometric properties with unidimensional structure of stress-related growth in the face of adversity. Moderated mediation analysis revealed that coronavirus suffering directly influenced satisfaction with life as well as indirectly by its effect on meaning in life. Additionally, stress-related growth was found as a moderator in the relationship between coronavirus suffering-meaning in life and coronavirus suffering-satisfaction with life. These results suggest that meaning in life mitigates the effect of coronavirus suffering on satisfaction with life, and this mediating effect is moderated by stress-related growth in young adults. While meaning in life helps explain the relationship between coronavirus suffering and satisfaction with life, the stress-related growth functions as a protective factor against the adverse effect of coronavirus experiences.
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Affiliation(s)
- Murat Yıldırım
- Department of Psychology, Ağri İbrahim Çeçen University, Agri, Turkey
- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey
- International Network on Personal Meaning, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Virtual Social Network (VSN): A New Opportunity for Cancer Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT 2020. [DOI: 10.5812/ijcm.109477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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