The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on care delivery and quality of life in lung cancer surgery.

Dede Kossiwa TetehJovani BarajasBetty FerrellZiaoke ZhouLoretta ErhunmwunseeDan J RazJae Y KimVirginia Sun

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2022)

COVID-19 had a varied impact on care delivery and QOL for lung cancer surgery dyads. Some dyads reported minimal impact, while others experienced added psychological distress, isolation, and caregiving challenges. Surgical teams also experienced challenges in the approach used to provide care.

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