A Qualitative Descriptive Study to Assess Experiences and Care Needs of Patients With Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

Oncology nursing forum Pub Date : 2025-04-23 DOI:10.1188/25.ONF.205-216

Ijeoma Julie Eche-Ugwu, Hayley Dunnack Yackel, Rachel A Pozzar, Marilyn J Hammer, Mary E Cooley

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Abstract

Purpose: To explore the experiences and unmet clinical needs of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Participants & setting: The authors recruited patients with cancer who received cancer-directed therapy in March 2020 at a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. Interviews with patients were conducted between June 2021 and January 2023.

Methodologic approach: In this deductive-inductive descriptive qualitative investigation, participants completed a one-time 45-minute semistructured telephone interview via Zoom.

Findings: The qualitative analysis revealed (a) a myriad of psychological stressors, (b) bolstered human connectedness, (c) disruptions to daily life, (d) clinical support and education from healthcare teams, and (e) looking ahead to postpandemic life. Participants experienced changes in health behaviors and material hardships but highlighted support from family, friends, and healthcare teams.

Implications for nursing: The cohort of patients experienced significant distress and disruptions to their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions implemented during an unanticipated event such as a pandemic need to be developed and tested to support patients with cancer.

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评估COVID-19大流行期间癌症患者经历和护理需求的定性描述性研究

目的：了解2019冠状病毒病疫情期间癌症患者的经历及未满足的临床需求。参与者和环境：作者招募了2020年3月在国家癌症研究所指定的综合癌症中心接受癌症定向治疗的癌症患者。在2021年6月至2023年1月期间对患者进行了访谈。方法方法：在这个演绎-归纳描述性定性调查中，参与者通过Zoom完成了一次45分钟的半结构化电话访谈。结果：定性分析揭示了(a)无数的心理压力源，(b)人与人之间的联系得到加强，(c)日常生活受到干扰，(d)卫生保健团队的临床支持和教育，以及(e)展望大流行后的生活。参与者经历了健康行为的改变和物质上的困难，但强调了来自家人、朋友和医疗团队的支持。对护理的影响：这组患者在COVID-19大流行期间经历了巨大的痛苦和生活中断。需要开发和测试在大流行等意外事件期间实施的干预措施，以支持癌症患者。

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Oncology nursing forum 医学-护理

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期刊介绍： The mission of the Oncology Nursing Forum, an official publication of ONS, is to Convey research information related to practice, technology, education, and leadership. Disseminate oncology nursing research and evidence-based practice to enhance transdisciplinary quality cancer care. Stimulate discussion of critical issues relevant to oncology nursing.