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[The views of cancer out-patients on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic]. / Die Auswirkungen der COVID-19-Pandemie aus der Sicht ambulanter Krebspatienten.
Pichler, Theresia; Frank, Tamara; Maier, Sabrina; Batenhorst, Ineke; Abawi-Daltrozzo, Tanja; Harbeck, Nadia; Algül, Hana; Heinemann, Volker; Hermelink, Kerstin; Mumm, Friederike; Dinkel, Andreas.
  • Pichler T; Comprehensive Cancer Center München, Deutschland.
  • Frank T; Comprehensive Cancer Center München, Deutschland.
  • Maier S; Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Fakultät für Medizin, Technische Universität München, Deutschland.
  • Batenhorst I; Comprehensive Cancer Center München, Deutschland.
  • Abawi-Daltrozzo T; Comprehensive Cancer Center München, Deutschland.
  • Harbeck N; Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Fakultät für Medizin, Technische Universität München, Deutschland.
  • Algül H; Comprehensive Cancer Center München, Deutschland.
  • Heinemann V; Brustzentrum, Klinik und Poliklinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, Deutschland.
  • Hermelink K; Comprehensive Cancer Center München, Deutschland.
  • Mumm F; Mildred-Scheel-Professur für Tumormetabolismus, Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin II, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, München, Deutschland.
  • Dinkel A; Comprehensive Cancer Center München, Deutschland.
Dtsch Med Wochenschr ; 147(10): 41-49, 2022 04.
Article in German | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1852550
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

This study investigates current needs and psychosocial burden of out-patients with cancer during the COVID-19-Pandemic. MATERIAL AND

METHODS:

Between 11/2020 and 02/2021 122 cancer patients who underwent out-patient treatment at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich participated in the study. Based on a standardized, semi-structured interview, participants were asked about their knowledge and informational needs related to COVID-19, risk perception and concerns regarding continuing out-patient treatment, COVID-19 related distress, confidence in the national health system, and their readiness to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, patients filled out the distress thermometer (DT).

RESULTS:

More than a third of the patients (34,2 %, n = 41/120) wanted to receive more information about the effects of the coronavirus on their cancer and their treatment. 17,2 % (n = 21/122) had faced changes concerning their current or planned treatment. 42/121 (34,7 %) of the patients were clinically distressed (DT ≥ 5). A possible overload of the health care system was the most commonly reported COVID-related concern (77,9 %, n = 95/122), followed by being concerned that their family members might be additionally worried about them (56,2 %, n = 68/121). 71,2 % (n = 74/104) of the patients are willing to be vaccinated; 60 % (n = 18/30) of those undecided or refusing at the time of the survey expressed a desire to have a consultation with an oncologist before giving their final consent to vaccination.

DISCUSSION:

Corona-specific distress of cancer patients relates in particular to the course of therapy, but also to a possible overload of the health care system. Oncology care teams should allow space for questions from their patients, acknowledge possible uncertainties, provide emotional support, and draw attention to reliable sources of information.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Neoplasms Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: German Journal: Dtsch Med Wochenschr Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Neoplasms Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: German Journal: Dtsch Med Wochenschr Year: 2022 Document Type: Article