Managing the Journey of Patients under Chemotherapy in a Pandemic Era: A Nursing Perspective.

Authors :: Gualandi R
De Benedictis A
De Marinis MG
Tartaglini D
Source :: Chemotherapy [Chemotherapy] 2021 Feb 04, pp. 1-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Feb 04.
Publication Year :: 2021
Publisher :: Ahead of Print
Abstract: Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer patients' care needs to be reconsidered by integrating the patient's clinical pathway with the hospital patient journey and the family context in a safe and patient-centered way. So far, no systematic reports are available regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer care. This work gives a first overview of patients' care needs undergoing chemotherapy treatment from a nursing perspective.<br /> (© 2021 S. Karger AG, Basel.)

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