Neuro-oncological patients' and caregivers' psychosocial burden during the COVID-19 pandemic-A prospective study with qualitative content analysis.

Publication

Neuro-oncological patients' and caregivers' psychosocial burden during the COVID-19 pandemic-A prospective study with qualitative content analysis.

Journal Paper/Review - May 5, 2021

Binswanger Julia, Kohl Carolin, Behling Felix, Noell Susan, Hirsch Sophie, Hickmann Anne-Katrin, Tatagiba Marcos Soares, Tabatabai Ghazaleh, Hippler Melina, Renovanz Mirjam

Citation

Binswanger J, Kohl C, Behling F, Noell S, Hirsch S, Hickmann A, Tatagiba M, Tabatabai G, Hippler M, Renovanz M. Neuro-oncological patients' and caregivers' psychosocial burden during the COVID-19 pandemic-A prospective study with qualitative content analysis. Psychooncology 2021; 30:1502-1513.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Psychooncology 2021; 30

Publication Date

May 5, 2021

Issn Electronic

1099-1611

Pages

1502-1513

Brief description/objective

The COVID-19 pandemic may reinforce psychosocial distress of neuro-oncological patients. We aimed to (1) differentiate the burden caused by the pandemic versus the tumor and (2) establish topics relevant for brain tumor patients (BTPs) and caregivers.