Experiences and needs of people with haematological cancers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Haematological cancer patients are particularly vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19. In addition to being immunocompromised, pandemic-related travel restrictions have impacted access to treatments and overseas stem cell donations for patients requiring transplantation. Given this vulnerability, people with haematological cancers are at risk of experiencing heightened distress during the pandemic. This study aimed to explore haematological cancer patients' experiences and needs.

Methods

Twenty-four Australian haematological cancer patients completed semi-structured interviews exploring their concerns and worries during the pandemic, impact of pandemic on management of disease, access to information and support, lifestyle changes, and attitudes towards emerging mod

SUBMITTER: Zomerdijk N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8646676 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature