Impact of COVID-19 on public's interest in radiotherapy and other cancer treatments: a cross-sectional Google Trends analysis.
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother
; 27(3): 387-391, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1979570
ABSTRACT
Background:
COVID-19 has significantly impacted cancer care. While previous studies have emphasized treatment modification and prioritized the delivery of cancer care, few have examined this issue from the public perspective. Materials andmethods:
In the following study, we examine how public interest in various forms of cancer treatment has evolved during the pandemic using Google Trends. One-way ANOVA and linear regression tests were used to compare the mean search volume indices of three periods pre-lockdown, lockdown, and reopening. Results/Conclusions:
Our findings suggest that public interest in cancer treatments decreased during lockdown and returned after reopening but, in general, is still lower than pre-lockdown levels. Despite that, healthcare professionals should strive to provide timely cancer care, assuage patients' fears of healthcare settings, and encourage patients to continue proper cancer screenings.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Language:
English
Journal:
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
RPOR.a2022.0066
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