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Uro-oncologic patient management during the COVID-19 pandemic: survey findings from an Italian oncologic hub.
Luzzago, Stefano; Mistretta, Francesco A; Dossena, Enza; Comandi, Gianna; Petralia, Giovanni; Di Trapani, Dario; Cozzi, Gabriele; Galfano, Antonio; Ferro, Matteo; Bocciardi, Aldo M; Musi, Gennaro; de Cobelli, Ottavio.
  • Luzzago S; Department of Urology, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan, Italy.
  • Mistretta FA; Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.
  • Dossena E; Department of Urology, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan, Italy.
  • Comandi G; Nurse Director, Multidisciplinary Surgical Area, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, 20100, Italy.
  • Petralia G; Nurse Director, Multidisciplinary Surgical Area, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milan, 20100, Italy.
  • Di Trapani D; Department of Urology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
  • Cozzi G; Department of Urology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
  • Galfano A; Department of Urology, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan, Italy.
  • Ferro M; Department of Urology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
  • Bocciardi AM; Department of Urology, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan, Italy.
  • Musi G; Department of Urology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy.
  • de Cobelli O; Department of Urology, IEO European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan, Italy.
Future Oncol ; 17(27): 3615-3625, 2021 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1317191
ABSTRACT

Aim:

 Patient and worker satisfaction at an oncologic hub during the COVID-19 pandemic has never been reported. We addressed this topic.

Methods:

We conducted a survey to test the views of patients (n = 64) and healthcare professionals (n = 52) involved with our operative protocol.

Results:

 A moderate/severe grade of concern due to the COVID-19 emergency was recorded in 63% of patients versus 75% of hospital staff. High/very high versus low satisfaction grade about preventive strategies to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 contagion was identified in the patients compared with the hospital staff group.

Conclusion:

Surgical treatment at a hub center of uro-oncologic patients coming from spoke centers is well accepted and should, therefore, be recommended. Preventive strategies to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 contagion in hospital staff members should be implemented.
Lay abstract We provide robust evidence that an oncologic hub center during COVID-19 pandemic represents a credible solution for management of non-deferrable uro-oncologic patients. Specifically, surgical treatment at a hub center of patients coming from spoke centers is well accepted by both patients and hospital staff members. Moreover, collaboration between healthcare workers from spoke and hub centers generates minimal levels of anxiety, while potentially being associated with clinical, surgical and scientific improvement. This said, a more specific focus on recommended strategies to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 contagion at oncologic hub hospitals is warranted.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Attitude of Health Personnel / Urologic Neoplasms / Patient Satisfaction / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Future Oncol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fon-2021-0145

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Attitude of Health Personnel / Urologic Neoplasms / Patient Satisfaction / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Future Oncol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fon-2021-0145