Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric oncology providers globally: A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disrupted pediatric oncology care globally, increasing demands on health care providers (HCPs) who adapted to continue care. This study sought to characterize the pandemic's impact on pediatric oncology HCPs worldwide.

Methods

A 60-item survey focused on changes to clinical care, resources, and effects on clinicians. A diverse subgroup of institutions was purposefully selected for focus groups that explored teamwork, communication, and changes to care delivery.

Results

The survey included 311 responses from 213 institutions representing 79 countries. Sixteen institutions participated in 19 multidisciplinary focus groups in 8 languages. Decreased clinical staff availability was cited by 51% of institutions as a major impac

SUBMITTER: Sniderman ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9015299 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature