The Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults with Cancer: A Rapid Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults with cancer are amongst the most vulnerable population to be negatively impacted by COVID-19 due to their likelihood of comorbidities and compromised immune status. Considering the longevity of the pandemic, understanding the subjective perceptions and psychosocial concerns of this population may help ameliorate the psychological aftermath. In this review, we systematically analyze the literature surrounding the psychosocial impact and coping strategies among older adults with cancer within the context of COVID-19.

Methods

We conducted a rapid review of literature following PRISMA guidelines between January 2020 to August 2021 using (1) MEDLINE, (2) Embase, (3) CINAHL, and (4) PsychINFO and keyword searches for "cancer" and "COVID-19" focused on adult

SUBMITTER: Verma R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8870801 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature