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Cancer Care Experiences, Resilience, and Psychological Symptoms Among Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A
Rachel A Pozzar1, Hayley Dunnack Yackel2, Ijeoma Julie Eche-Ugwu3
1Rachel A. Pozzar.
Problem Statement:
The aims of this study were to characterize patients' distress, psychological symptoms, and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to evaluate differences in the experiences, resilience, and psychological symptoms of patients with and without distress.
Design:
Convergent parallel mixed-methods.
Data Sources:
Semistructured interviews and structured questionnaires.
Analysis:
Interview transcripts were analyzed using content analysis. Differences in demographic and clinical characteristics, depression, anxiety, and resilience were identified using chi-square, Fisher's exact, and independent sample t tests. Joint displays facilitated data integration and meta-inferences.
Findings:
Of 54 patients, 25 patients who were distressed were more likely to have low resilience, exhibit symptoms of anxiety and depression, report difficulty paying their bills, and identify as Hispanic.
Implications For Practice:
A patient-centered approach to cancer care in which clinicians assess psychological, social, and economic resources and make referrals to supportive care services is warranted.
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