Journal
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
Volume 31, Issue 4, Pages 1105-1115Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11136-021-02973-4
Keywords
Hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes; Familial polyposis; Lynch syndrome; Coronavirus pandemic; Registry; SF-12 questionnaire
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Patients with hereditary gastrointestinal cancer predisposition syndromes reported experiencing less fear related to COVID-19 than the healthy general population. Being enrolled in a dedicated registry can reassure patients, especially during health crises, as suggested by the study results.
Purpose The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had profound consequences also for non-infected patients. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on the quality of life of a population with hereditary gastrointestinal cancer predisposition syndromes and on the surveillance/oncological care program of patients enrolled in a dedicated registry. Methods The study was conducted by means of an online self-report survey during the first Italian national lockdown. The survey comprised four sections: demographics; perception/knowledge of COVID-19; impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surveillance and cancer care; health status (SF-12 questionnaire). Results 211 complete questionnaires were considered. 25.12% of respondents reported being not at all frightened by COVID-19, 63.98% felt not at all or a little more fragile than the healthy general population, and 66.82% felt the coronavirus to be no more dangerous to them than the healthy general population. 88.15% of respondents felt protected knowing they were monitored by a team of dedicated professionals. Conclusion Patients with hereditary gastrointestinal cancer predisposition syndromes reported experiencing less fear related to COVID-19 than the healthy general population. The study results suggest that being enrolled in a dedicated registry can reassure patients, especially during health crises.
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