Communication transforms the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with cancer and their families.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic altered healthcare systems globally, causing delays in care delivery and increased anxiety among patients and families. This study examined how hospital stakeholders and clinicians perceived the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with cancer and their families.

Methods

This secondary analysis examined data from a qualitative study consisting of 19 focus groups conducted in 8 languages throughout 16 countries. A codebook was developed with novel codes derived inductively from transcript review. In-depth analysis focused on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with cancer and their families.

Results

Eight themes describing the impact of the pandemic on patients and their families were identified and classified

SUBMITTER: Ferrara G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10278468 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature