Psychosocial issues and concerns of cancer patients due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has posed numerous unique challenges for cancer patients, families and healthcare workers. However, the reports on psychosocial issues associated with such situations are scarce. This study aims to determine the psychosocial issues faced by cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Methods

Cancer patients irrespective of diagnosis and treatment status were assessed for fear of progression (FOP), distress and quality of life (QOL) using Fear of Progression- Short Form, Distress Thermometer and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ C30) 30, respectively. The demographics, disease and treatment related details were obtained from case record form. Psychological issues

SUBMITTER: Veeraiah S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021520 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature