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Impact of COVID-19 on public's interest in radiotherapy and other cancer treatments: a cross-sectional Google Trends analysis.
Wang, Kaidi; Guzman, Anthony K; Lewis, Gary D.
  • Wang K; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Little Rock, United States.
  • Guzman AK; Department of Dermatology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, United States.
  • Lewis GD; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Little Rock, United States.
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 and

methods:

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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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Rep Pract Oncol Radiother Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: RPOR.a2022.0066

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: Rep Pract Oncol Radiother Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: RPOR.a2022.0066