Coronavirus Disease 2019's (COVID-19's) Silver Lining-Through the Eyes of Radiation Oncology Fellows.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has propelled health care workers to the front lines against the pandemic. In addition to anxiety related to infection risks, trainees have the additional burden of learning and career planning while providing care in an uncertain and rapidly changing environment. We conducted a survey to evaluate the practical and psychosocial impact on radiation oncology fellows during the first month of the pandemic.

Methods and materials

A 4-part survey was designed and distributed to the fellows in our program. The survey was designed to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on scope of activity and well-being ("Impact on You") and to identify key lessons learned and social factors ("About You") using Likert scales and open-ended re

SUBMITTER: Pilar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7377812 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature