Psychological Well-Being of Colorectal Cancer Patients During COVID-19
Author Information
Author(s): Kamposioras Konstantinos, Ntellas Panagiotis, Dadouli Katerina, Christodoulis Eleftherios, Adamou Marios, Anderson Daniel, Shanthappa Anup, Connell Jacqueline, Williams Joseph, Simpson Lilly, Germetaki Theodora, Braun Michael, Barriuso Jorge, Hasan Jurjees, Mullamitha Saifee, Marti Kalena, Saunders Mark, Lim Kok Haw Jonathan
Primary Institution: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Hypothesis
How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the psychological well-being of patients with colorectal cancer?
Conclusion
The psychological distress experienced by colorectal cancer patients, particularly anxiety, remained high during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting Evidence
- 33.3% of participants reported poor well-being.
- 27.1% were at risk for mild to severe anxiety.
- 11.4% reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms.
- 76% felt the pandemic had little or no effect on their mental health.
- 94.8% considered cancer treatment more important than the threat of COVID-19.
Takeaway
This study looked at how COVID-19 affected the feelings of people with colorectal cancer, finding that many felt anxious and worried about their treatment.
Methodology
Patients completed a questionnaire with psychometric tools to assess their mental health during the pandemic.
Potential Biases
Self-reported measures may introduce bias in the findings.
Limitations
The study's results may not reflect experiences outside a specialized cancer center, and the response rate was lower than expected.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were male (63.6%), with a mean age of 64 years, and most were White British (92.7%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.041
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.09–77.85
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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