Postvaccine Era COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Distress in Palliative Care Patients With Advanced Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Context

The COVID-19 pandemic represents a source of distress in patients with advanced cancer; however, few studies have examined the extent of pandemic-related distress in the postvaccine era.

Objectives

We conducted a cross-sectional survey to examine pandemic-related distress among patients seen by palliative care after vaccine availability.

Methods

Patients at our palliative care clinic were surveyed from April 2021 to March 2022 regarding 1) pandemic-related distress level, 2) potential contributors to pandemic-related distress, 3) coping strategies, 4) demographic factors and symptom burden. Univariate and multivariate analyses identified factors associated with pandemic-related distress.

Results

A total of 200 patients completed the survey. Of 79 (40%,

SUBMITTER: Shih KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12034443 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature