COVID-19 containment measures adopted by Italian Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Association (AIEOP) centres to prevent the virus spread among healthcare providers

Amicucci, Matteo; Canesi, Marta; Rostagno, Elena; Bergadano, Anna; Badino, Clara; Botta, Debora; Fenicia, Diana; Longo, A; Macchi, Simone; Ricciardi, Celeste; Partel, Moreno Crotti

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2020.101791

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“…All the articles were descriptive, and the level of evidence was low (i.e., OECBM level 5). In particular, most of the included papers were letters to the editor ( n = 5; 23.8%) [ 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ] or recommendations (guidelines or expert consensus) ( n = 5; 23.8%) [ 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 ]. The other papers were three correspondences [ 6 , 36 , 37 ], two reviews [ 38 , 39 ], two surveys [ 9 , 40 ], two commentaries [ 41 , 42 ], and two editorials [ 43 , 44 ].…”

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“…The establishment of dedicated staff, especially in the transplant units [ 38 ] or a panel of COVID-19 experts [ 9 ] who make multidisciplinary medical decisions, was another measure identified through our review. Specifically, these dedicated staff should collaborate closely with the COVID-19 medical staff and make decisions jointly [ 27 , 30 , 33 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 43 , 44 ]. In addition, health workers caring for immunocompromised patients should be separated into groups without mutual physical contact.…”

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“…In the end, detailed information on how to disinfect environments is provided [ 39 ]. Moreover, correct waste disposal systems are highly recommended in five of the included articles [ 9 , 26 , 30 , 33 , 37 ].…”

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“…In addition, health workers received education regarding COVID-19 symptoms for their daily self-assessment. Another strategy was to provide educational booklets for cancer patients to ensure continued education for both health workers and patients [ 9 , 26 , 30 , 31 , 33 , 37 , 39 ]. In addition, scholars suggested the distribution of booklets illustrating the characteristics and risks of COVID-19 infection in children with cancer at the hospital reception, or by e-mail to provide further information to families who needed them [ 38 ].…”

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The Management of Children with Cancer during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Review

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Ciaralli

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Despite the fact that cancer patients seem to be at a higher risk of being infected with SARS-CoV-2, limited data are available in the pediatric oncology setting. A systematic rapid review was conducted to analyze scientific literature regarding the management, interventions, and strategies adopted to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the pediatric cancer population. Our search on PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and EMBASE databases yielded 505 articles. After removing duplicates, 21 articles were included. Articles focused on infection prevention (n = 19; 90.5%), management (n = 18; 85.7%), overall management of specific treatments for cancer (n = 13; 61.9%), and education (n = 7; 33.3%). The interventions adopted to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were similar across organizations and in line with general recommendations. Most of them reported interventions that could be used as valid strategies for similar emergencies. The strategies included limiting the risk of contagion by restricting access to the wards and implementing hygiene measures, the identification of separate pathways for the management of patients suspected or confirmed to be infected with COVID-19, the postponement of people accessing the hospital for non-urgent or unnecessary tests or medical examinations, and the preventive screening of patients before chemotherapy treatment or transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells. It is necessary to identify key indicators in order to better evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions implemented over time. A summary of the recommendations is provided.

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The Management of Children with Cancer during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Review

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“…The new pandemic of COVID-19 (Richardson et al, 2020) had a profound impact on patients with cancer in Italy, requiring them to postpone their visits and quarantine at home (Holmes et al, 2020;Amicucci et al, 2020;Biagioli et al, 2020). Our study on 195 patients with cancer (mean age = 50.3 years, SD = 11.3; females = 75.9%; hematological malignancies = 51.3%, breast cancer = 26.2%, and other solid tumours = 22.6%) included an inductive content analysis of qualitative data on self-isolation experiences.…”

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Comment on “pathways to psychological wellbeing for patients with bladder cancer and their partners-in-care” and contextualization in the COVID-19 pandemic

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No Child Should Be Left Behind by COVID-19: A Report about the COVID-19 Pandemic Experience in Children and Adolescents with Acute or Chronic Disease Treated at a Pediatric Referral Hospital in Italy

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Background: The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was undoubtedly a stressful experience for everyone. General opinion believed that children with acute or chronic illness could experience additional burden, but this is not confirmed. The aim of this study is to understand how children and adolescents already suffering from acute or chronic illness (e.g., cancer, cystic fibrosis, neuropsychiatric disorders) feel about the COVID-19 pandemic, and if the experience is significantly different between these children and children without illness. Methods: Children and adolescents affected by acute or chronic illness (named the “fragile group”) treated at the Regina Margherita Children Hospital in Italy, were enrolled in the study by filling a questionnaire about their pandemic experiences. Also, a group of children and adolescents without acute or chronic illness (named the “low-risk group”) recruited in the emergency department of the hospital, participated in the study in order to compare experiences. Results: The study group was composed of 166 children and adolescents (Median age = 12 yrs; 78% fragile group, 22% low-risk group). Participants experienced a general state of fear of the virus and of a potential infection for both themselves and their families, while feelings and thoughts that interfere with daily functioning were less frequent. The fragile group seems to be more resilient towards the pandemic situation than low-risk group and some differences on the basis of the type of illness were found in the fragile group. Conclusions: Dedicated psychosocial intervention must be proposed in order to support fragile children and adolescents’ well-being during the pandemic, also on the basis of their clinical and mental history.

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COVID-19 containment measures adopted by Italian Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Association (AIEOP) centres to prevent the virus spread among healthcare providers

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The Management of Children with Cancer during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Review

The Management of Children with Cancer during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Review

Comment on “pathways to psychological wellbeing for patients with bladder cancer and their partners-in-care” and contextualization in the COVID-19 pandemic

No Child Should Be Left Behind by COVID-19: A Report about the COVID-19 Pandemic Experience in Children and Adolescents with Acute or Chronic Disease Treated at a Pediatric Referral Hospital in Italy

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