2021
DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2021.1202
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Silver linings: a qualitative study of desirable changes to cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Public health emergencies and crises such as the current COVID-19 pandemic can accelerate innovation and place renewed focus on the value of health interventions. Capturing important lessons learnt, both positive and negative, is vital. We aimed to document the perceived positive changes (silver linings) in cancer care that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify challenges that may limit their long-term adoption. Methods: This study employed a qualitative design. Semi-structured interv… Show more

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“…The participant explained that she did not miss anything and had the comfort of working from home since everybody was exposed to the same restrictions. Lombe et al also revealed themes about positive changes after the COVID-19 pandemic like using digital communication during care for cancer patients, improved human relations and good hygiene practices ( Lombe et al, 2021 ). The women included in the present study also mentioned that social isolation and prevention of visits due to the pandemic had a positive effect.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The participant explained that she did not miss anything and had the comfort of working from home since everybody was exposed to the same restrictions. Lombe et al also revealed themes about positive changes after the COVID-19 pandemic like using digital communication during care for cancer patients, improved human relations and good hygiene practices ( Lombe et al, 2021 ). The women included in the present study also mentioned that social isolation and prevention of visits due to the pandemic had a positive effect.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Moving forward, the LMICs should consider collating best local practices from the current pandemic and translating them into an explicit cancer preparedness plan, which can be escalated during future outbreaks or disasters. Silver linings in cancer care that have emerged including cessation of low value care, digital communication and decentralisation of cancer care [ 37 ] should not be forgotten. Importantly, formulators should be wary of the stark imbalances in the emphasis on various parts of the cancer continuum when formulating their emergency preparedness plans for the LMICs.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The success of preparation for the next pandemic goes beyond what any cancer center or hospital can do. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to new global initiatives toward positive changes for better cancer care (Lombe et al, 2021). National policies and plans should be in place and should extend beyond the Ministry of Health to involve all other Ministries, especially that of Immigration, Transport, Finance and Civil Defense.…”
Section: Preparednessmentioning
confidence: 99%