The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and quality of life in people living with and beyond breast, prostate and colorectal cancer – a qualitative study
BMC Psychology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2024
Abstract
Background
Individuals
living
with
and
beyond
cancer
are
at
heightened
risk
of
adverse
psychological
social
outcomes
experiences.
In
March
2020,
the
COVID-19
global
pandemic
presented
a
unique
set
circumstances
potential
to
exacerbate
challenges
faced
by
this
population.
The
purpose
study
was
investigate
experiences
people
during
first
year
assess
impact
on
aspects
their
lives.
Methods
From
pool
participants
from
larger
health
behaviours
thirty
were
purposively
sampled
for
characteristics
including:
diagnostic
group
(breast,
prostate
colorectal
cancers),
gender,
time
since
diagnosis
age.
Semi-structured
interviews
conducted
via
telephone
discuss
experience
through
pandemic.
A
thematic
analysis
using
needs-based
approach
detail
fundamental
needs
expressed
population
in
relation
mental
quality
life
Results
Three
underpinned
participants:
need
feel
safe;
particularly
contracting
ongoing
monitoring;
connected;
people,
places,
activities
practices
everyday
life;
make
most
out
;
specifically
context
having
already
endured
treatment.
Participant
described
how
they
impacted
each
these
three
needs.
Conclusions
People
have
past
that
them
vulnerable
psychosocial
reactions
outcomes.
Support
provide
greater
clarity
risk,
clearer
guidelines
specific
personal
circumstances,
regular
updates
scheduling
important
follow
up
care
monitoring.
Язык: Английский
Qualitative Research and Applications in Colorectal Surgery
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
36(04), С. 271 - 278
Опубликована: Март 15, 2023
Abstract
Traditionally
employed
in
medical
anthropologic
and
sociologic
literature,
qualitative
methods
are
emerging
as
an
essential
component
of
clinical
research
surgeons
researchers
strive
to
optimize
care
informed
by
patient
perspectives.
Qualitative
health
care–related
may
be
used
understand
subjective
experiences,
beliefs,
concepts
that
not
captured
using
quantitative
analyses
gain
in-depth
knowledge
a
specific
context
or
culture.
A
approach
also
explore
under-researched
problems
generate
new
ideas.
Here,
we
provide
overview
aspects
consider
when
designing
conducting
study.
Язык: Английский
Cancer service delivery and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
ecancermedicalscience,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Дек. 8, 2022
The
impact
of
the
Coronavirus
Disease
2019
(COVID-19)
pandemic
on
health
systems
is
widely
reported
worldwide.
However,
what
remains
unclear
relative
extent
pandemic's
effects
cancer
management
in
sub-Saharan
Africa
(SSA).
This
review
provides
an
up-to-date
synthesis
literature
to
inform
post-pandemic
policy
and
practice
efforts
region.Sources
searched
for
published
research
include
MEDLINE,
PsycINFO,
Cumulative
Index
Nursing
Allied
Health
Literature,
African
Medicus,
Wide
Information
Web
Science.
Using
predefined
criteria,
retrieved
citations
were
screened
primary
describing
direct
indirect
impacts
COVID-19
care
service
delivery
landscape
SSA
since
March
2020.
Evidence
was
summarised
using
narrative
synthesis.Fourteen
studies
reporting
findings
from
19
countries
included
this
review.
Studies
conducted
mostly
first
wave
(between
July
2020)
(10/14).
most
commonly
treatment
(including
surgery)
cancellations,
delays
modifications
(11/14).
Half
(7/14)
resource
availability
restructuring.
Other
notable
temporary
suspension,
total
cancellations
or
alterations
screening
(3/14)
diagnostic
services
programmes.
Disruptions
outreach
activities
also
(3/14).
maintenance
healthcare
depended
multiple
factors
like
clinical
supplies,
existing
oncology
workforce,
adequate
supply
personal
protective
equipment
local
mitigation
measures.
Notably,
no
psychosocial
support
programmes,
physiotherapy
other
rehabilitation
patients.Changes
due
varied
considerably
across
SSA.
underscores
need
urgent
actions
mitigate
current
setbacks
while
recommending
evidence-based
contextualised
approaches
revitalising
era.
Язык: Английский