Exploring the implications of the first COVID-19 lockdown on patients with melanoma: a national survey.
Clin Exp Dermatol
; 47(1): 114-116, 2022 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1301463
ABSTRACT
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic upon care of malignant melanoma (MM) remains as yet poorly understood. We undertook a UK-wide national survey, in conjunction with a patient support group (Melanoma UK), to explore patient perceptions of the impact of the pandemic upon treatment and outpatient care of their MM. Our findings suggest that following the onset of COVID-19, a significant minority of treatments and appointments have been delayed, there has been a shift from face-to-face to virtual outpatient consultations and there may be a rise in psychological comorbidities in patients with MM. We would urge clinicians to consider mental health interventions as part of a holistic care package.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Anxiety
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Skin Neoplasms
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Stress, Psychological
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COVID-19
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Melanoma
Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Traditional medicine
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Young adult
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Exp Dermatol
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ced.14840
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