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Expected medium and long term impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in oncology
JERUSALEM, Guy; ONESTI, Concetta Elisa; Generali, Daniele et al.
2020In Annals of Oncology
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Abstract :
[en] Background: The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and ensuing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is challenging cancer care and services worldwide. Methods: A 95 items survey was distributed worldwide by 20 oncologists from 10 of the most affected countries in order to evaluate the impact on organization of oncological care. Results: 109 representatives from oncology centers in 18 countries (62.4% academic hospitals) filled out the survey (June 17 e July 14, 2020). A swab or gargle test is systematically performed before day care unit or overnight stay admissions in 27.5% and 58.7% of the centers, respectively. A local registry (64.2%) and systematic tracing (77.1%) of infected patients was organized in many centers. Treatment modalities mostly affected by the pandemic (cancellation/delay) were surgery (44.1%) and chemotherapy (25.7%). Earlier cessation of palliative treatment was observed in 32.1% of centers, and 64.2 % of participants agree that under-treatment is a major concern. At the pandemic peak, teleconsultations were performed for follow-up (94.5%), for oral therapy (92.7%), but also for patients receiving immunotherapy (57.8%) or chemotherapy (55%). Approximately 82% of participants estimate that they will continue to use telemedicine. Most participants reported more frequent use of virtual tumor boards (82%) and oncological team meetings (92%), but 45% disagree that virtual meetings are an acceptable alternative to live international meetings. Although 60.9% report reduced clinical activity during the pandemic peak, only 28.4% had an increased scientific activity. Only 18% of participants estimate that their wellbeing will not recover to previous levels by the end of the year; 63% indicate easily accessible psychological support for caregivers, but only 10% used or planned to use it. All clinical trial activities are or will soon be reactivated in 72.5% of the centers. Major study protocol violations/deviations were observed in 27.5% and significant reductions of clinical trial activities are expected by 37% of centers this year. Conclusions: COVID-19 has a major impact on organization of patient care, well-being of caregivers, continued medical education and clinical trial activities in oncology.
Disciplines :
Oncology
Author, co-author :
JERUSALEM, Guy  ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Département de médecine interne > Service d'oncologie médicale
ONESTI, Concetta Elisa ;  Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Département de médecine interne > Service d'oncologie médicale
Generali, Daniele
Harbeck, Nadia
Wildiers, Hans
Curigliano, Giuseppe
Campone, Mario
Tjan-Heijnen, Vivianne
Martin, Miguel
Cristofanilli, Massimo
Pusztai, Lajos
Bartsch, Rupert
Peeters, Marc
Berchem, Guy
Tagliamento, Marco
Cortès, Javier
Ruhsthaller, Thomas
Ciruelos, Eva
Rottey, Sylvie
Rugo, Hope
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Language :
English
Title :
Expected medium and long term impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in oncology
Publication date :
19 September 2020
Event name :
ESMO 2020 Virtual Congress
Event date :
from 19-09-2020 to 21-09-2020
Audience :
International
Journal title :
Annals of Oncology
ISSN :
0923-7534
eISSN :
1569-8041
Publisher :
Oxford University Press, United Kingdom
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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