Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on cancer surgery: Patient's perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has impacted cancer care globally. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on cancer healthcare from the perspective of patients with cancer.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted between June 19, 2020, to August 7, 2020, using a questionnaire designed by patients awaiting cancer surgery. We examined the impact of COVID-19 on five domains (financial status, healthcare access, stress, anxiety, and depression) and their relationship with various patient-related variables. Factors likely to determine the influence of COVID-19 on patient care were analyzed.

Results

A significant adverse impact was noted in all five domains (p =  < 0.05), with the maximal impact felt in the domain of financial statu

SUBMITTER: Rajan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8013664 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature