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Experiences of Young Adults With Lymphoma During the COVID-19 Pandemic
1Villanova University.
Purpose:
To investigate the experiences of young adults with lymphoma during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Participants & Setting:
8 young adults with Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma from one National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the northeastern United States.
Methodologic Approach:
Secondary data analysis of a study that investigated the experiences of young adults with lymphoma during acute survivorship was used. Thematic analysis was chosen for the secondary data analysis methodology.
Findings:
Three themes define the experiences of young adults with lymphoma during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Implications For Nursing:
Nurse-led survivorship care and education of young adults with cancer may mitigate COVID-19-related anxiety and threats.
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