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COVID-19 and radiotherapy: impact on work and personal life of Lombardy residents during first lockdown, survey endorsed by AIRO Young
- Source :
- Tumori Journal. 108:172-176
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- SAGE Publications, 2021.
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Abstract
- Aim: Since 20 February 2020, Lombardy has been one of the most affected areas worldwide by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The aim of this study is to evaluate work and psychological impact of COVID-19 on Lombardy radiation therapy (RT) residents in the first 3 months of the outbreak (first lockdown). Methods: An online questionnaire (22 multiple choice questions) via Microsoft Forms was administered on 30 May 2020 to RT residents. Results: Nineteen Lombardy RT residents responded to the survey. Nineteen percent of residents underwent a nasal swab and 11% were quarantined. Seventeen residents (89%) reported an increase in workload. Twelve residents (63%) did not find any difference in terms of work distress; worsening was highlighted in 5 cases (26%). The majority has never considered the possibility of stopping work due to excessive stress (89%). Almost all the residents experienced self- or relative-referred apprehension (95%). Ninety-five percent reported having missed extra-work social relationships. Most of the sample noted worsening sleep quality and difficulty concentrating (69%). No residents requested psychological support, even if provided by the hospital. Conclusion: Overall, the residents adapted to the new workplace scenario, although some health risks and well-being challenges have been reported. An extension of the survey to all Italian RT residents endorsed by Italian Association of Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology “Young AIRO” will allow an evaluation of COVID-19 impact on a national level. A second survey is planned to underline differences between the first lockdown and the current situation of the pandemic.
- Subjects :
- Cancer Research
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak
medicine.medical_specialty
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
SARS-CoV-2
business.industry
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
COVID-19
Personal life
General Medicine
030227 psychiatry
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
Oncology
Work (electrical)
Surveys and Questionnaires
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
Family medicine
Communicable Disease Control
Pandemic
medicine
Humans
business
Pandemics
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 20382529 and 03008916
- Volume :
- 108
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Tumori Journal
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....085ef0024e019af8952966b51b2a378f