Psychological Distress Among Cancer Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic in the World: A Systematic Review

Momenimovahed, Zohre; Salehiniya, Hamid; Hadavandsiri, Fatemeh; Allahqoli, Leila; Günther, Veronika; Alkatout, İbrahim

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.682154

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“…Levels of anxiety and depression have been shown to be higher in head and neck cancer patients than other oncological populations at baseline [ 23 ]. The additional stressor of a delay in care during the pandemic may exacerbate emotions of fear, anxiety, and distress [ 23 , 28 , 29 ]. During the pandemic, psychological distress can impact a patient’s decision regarding their care and treatment.…”

Section: Psychosocial Assessment: Implications Of Delays In Carementioning

confidence: 99%

“…During the pandemic, psychological distress can impact a patient’s decision regarding their care and treatment. The most common identified causes for psychological distress in cancer patients have been fear of contracting COVID-19, fear of disease progressions, interruption of oncology care, and immunocompromised status [ 29 ]. Some research has even suggested that anxiety related to COVID-19 may be so crippling for cancer patients that they may refuse treatment due to fear of infection [ 29 ].…”

Section: Psychosocial Assessment: Implications Of Delays In Carementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The most common identified causes for psychological distress in cancer patients have been fear of contracting COVID-19, fear of disease progressions, interruption of oncology care, and immunocompromised status [ 29 ]. Some research has even suggested that anxiety related to COVID-19 may be so crippling for cancer patients that they may refuse treatment due to fear of infection [ 29 ]. Patients’ decision-making processes during the pandemic can be affected by these added psychological stressors in addition to the baseline distress that accompanies a cancer diagnosis [ 29 ].…”

Section: Psychosocial Assessment: Implications Of Delays In Carementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some research has even suggested that anxiety related to COVID-19 may be so crippling for cancer patients that they may refuse treatment due to fear of infection [ 29 ]. Patients’ decision-making processes during the pandemic can be affected by these added psychological stressors in addition to the baseline distress that accompanies a cancer diagnosis [ 29 ]. Proactive psychosocial assessments should be integrated into the care of all head and neck oncology patients, especially those whose treatment is affected by triage-level decisions.…”

Section: Psychosocial Assessment: Implications Of Delays In Carementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Frequent utilization of these validated tools can help identify patients with elevated psychosocial concerns who may warrant additional support. NCCN recommends that distress screening should be initiated at pivotal medical visits, described as encounters during which patients may be more vulnerable to experiencing distress [ 23 , 29 ]. One strategy may be to assess patients’ responses during notification of treatment delays and any subsequent waiting period prior to initiation of treatment.…”

Section: Psychosocial Assessment: Implications Of Delays In Carementioning

confidence: 99%

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Psychosocial Implications of COVID-19 on Head and Neck Cancer

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Shuman

2022

Current Oncology

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The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed healthcare access, delivery, and treatment paradigms throughout oncology. Patients with head and neck cancer comprise an especially vulnerable population due to the nature of their disease and the transmission mechanism of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The consequences of triage decisions and delays in care have serious psychosocial implications for patients. The development of structured psychosocial support programs, coupled with clear and consistent communication from treating physicians, can help mitigate perceptions of abandonment and distress that may accompany delays in care. As the unpredictability of the pandemic’s course continues to burden both providers and patients, we must be proactive in addressing the psychosocial implications of these delays in care.

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Section: Psychosocial Assessment: Implications Of Delays In Carementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Psychosocial Assessment: Implications Of Delays In Carementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Psychosocial Assessment: Implications Of Delays In Carementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Psychosocial Assessment: Implications Of Delays In Carementioning

confidence: 99%

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Global, regional and national burden, incidence, and mortality of cervical cancer

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Aim: Among gynecological cancers, cervical cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in developing countries. This study analyzes the incidence, mortality, and burden of cervical cancer using the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 study. Materials and Methods:The GBD (2019) data on cervical cancer was extracted from the Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx) query tool. Age-standardized rate (ASR) incidence, deaths, lost years of life (YLLs), years of life with disabilities (YLDs), and adjusted years of life with disabilities (DALYs) of cervical cancer in women were extracted. Data were extracted globally for 204 countries and groups based on a socio-demographic index (SDI), World Health Organization (WHO) regions, continents, World Bank regions, and 22 GBD regions.Results: The higher standardized age incidence of cervical cancer is in lower SDI countries, Africa, the African region (According to the WHO), and Sub-Saharan Africa (According to GBD regions). The highest deaths of ASR is in countries with low SDI, low-income group, Africa, the African region (According to the World Health Organization), and Sub-Saharan Africa (According to GBD regions).According to SDI classification, the highest DALYs ASR is in low SDI countries, World Bank Low-income countries, African and then American continents, African region, Sub-Saharan Africa, and then Latin America & Caribbean-WB (Based on GBD regions). Conclusion:In 2019, incidence, mortality, and DALYs of cervical cancer mostly affected countries with lower socioeconomic status. Given that cervical cancer is highly preventable, access to screening services and the presence of trained and knowledgeable health care staff can reduce illness, suffering, and death caused by this malignancy.

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The effect of duloxetine on mechanistic pain profiles, cognitive factors and clinical pain in patients with painful knee osteoarthritis—A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, crossover study

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Olesen

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European Journal of Pain

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Background: Duloxetine is indicated in the management of pain in osteoarthritis. Evidence suggests that duloxetine modulates central pain mechanisms and cognitive factors, and these factors are assumed contributing to the analgesic effect. This proof-of-mechanism, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover, double-blinded trial evaluated the effect of duloxetine on quantitative sensory testing (QST), cognitive factors and clinical pain in patients with osteoarthritis and to predict the analgesic effect.Methods: Twenty-five patients completed this cross-over study with either 18week duloxetine (maximum 60 mg/daily) followed by placebo or vice-versa. Pressure pain thresholds, temporal summation of pain and conditioned pain modulation were assessed using cuff algometry. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Pain Catastrophizing Scale evaluated cognitive factors. Clinical pain was assessed using Brief Pain Inventory and Western Ontario andMcMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index. Linear regression models were used to predict the analgesic effect of duloxetine.Results: Depending on the clinical pain outcome, 40%-68% of patients were classified as responders to duloxetine. Linear regression models predicted the analgesic effect (predictive value of 45%-75% depending on clinical pain outcome parameter) using a combination of pretreatment QST parameters, cognitive factors and clinical pain. No significant changes were found for QST, cognitive factors or clinical pain on a group level when comparing duloxetine to placebo.

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Psychological Distress Among Cancer Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic in the World: A Systematic Review

Cited by 77 publications

References 67 publications

Psychosocial Implications of COVID-19 on Head and Neck Cancer

Psychosocial Implications of COVID-19 on Head and Neck Cancer

Global, regional and national burden, incidence, and mortality of cervical cancer

The effect of duloxetine on mechanistic pain profiles, cognitive factors and clinical pain in patients with painful knee osteoarthritis—A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, crossover study

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