Patient knowledge, personal experience, and impact of the first wave of the COVD-19 pandemic in an Irish oncology cohort.
Ruth KieranCarolyn MoloneyScheryll AlkenLynda CorriganDavid GallagherCliona GrantFergal KelleherM John KennedyMaeve A LoweryMichael McCarthyDearbhaile M O'DonnellSue SukorSinead CuffePublished in: Irish journal of medical science (2022)
Despite self-reported confidence in knowledge, some patient's recognition of COVID symptoms and the preventative strategies they should use are not optimal, highlighting the need for further education in this regard. COVID has been a significant stressor for patients and more practical, financial, and psychological supports are needed.