Understanding the experiences of patients with cancers in hospitals during COVID‐19 pandemic in China: A qualitative research study
Xing Chen,
Wenyu Deng,
Wenjuan Zhou,
Ying Liu,
Jinfeng Chen,
Yuan Gao,
Kuirong Xiao,
Lin Man,
Wanting Qu,
Hongjuan Zeng,
Sha Ye
Affiliations
Xing Chen
Hunan Xiangya stomatological hospitalCentral South University Changsha China
Wenyu Deng
Xiang Ya Nursing School Central South University Changsha China
Wenjuan Zhou
School of literature and journalism Central South University Changsha China
Ying Liu
Department of Gynecology Oncology Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine Central South University Changsha China
Jinfeng Chen
Department of Gynecology Oncology Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine Central South University Changsha China
Yuan Gao
Department of Gynecology Oncology Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine Central South University Changsha China
Kuirong Xiao
Department of Gynecology Oncology Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine Central South University Changsha China
Lin Man
Department of Gynecology Oncology Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine Central South University Changsha China
Wanting Qu
Department of Gynecology Oncology Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine Central South University Changsha China
Hongjuan Zeng
Department of Gynecology Oncology Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine Central South University Changsha China
Sha Ye
Department of Gynecology Oncology Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine Central South University Changsha China
Abstract Aim To explore the experiences of patients with cancers in hospitals during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Design A qualitative research study. Methods Using a phenomenological approach, we enrolled 22 patients with cancers in the Hunan Cancer Hospital from 20 February 2020 to 10 April 2020. The interviews were conducted face‐to‐face and were analysed by Colaizzi's 7‐step method. This study aligns with the COREQ checklist. Results The experiences of patients with cancers in hospitals during the COVID‐19 pandemic can be categorized into four major themes: (1) emotional changes; (2) delays in visiting hospital; (3) barriers to accessing medical care services, and (4) inconvenience related to logistics services.
