The Impact of Canadian Medical Delays and Preventive Measures on Breast Cancer Experience: A Silent Battle Masked by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Justine FortinMarjolaine Rivest-BeauregardClarisse DeferMélissandre LeblancLunie Anne Thamar LouisCarol-Anne RoyIsabelle LapierreAlain BrunetMarjorie MontreuilMarie-France MarinPublished in: The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres (2022)
Study findings provide new insights on how healthcare restrictions during the pandemic impacted on patient experiences and their well-being during screening and treatment for breast cancer. The need for cancer nursing practices and care delivery strategies that promote the delivery of compassionate, patient-centred care and the provision of psychological support during future pandemics are identified.