Make Self-help Psychoeducational Programs for Breast Cancer Patients COVID-19 Proof

Authors

Jan Passchier VU University Amsterdam Author
Hari Setyowibowo Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jatinangor, Indonesia. Author
Joke AM Hunfeld Author
Aulia Iskandarsyah Author
Whisnu Yudiana Author
Sawitri S. Sadarjoen Author
Fransisca D. Badudu Author
Yusuf Heriady Author
Drajat R Suardi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31557/apjcc.2020.5.S1.123-125

Keywords:

Psychoeducation COVID-19 Cancer Indonesia

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has significant consequences for the many self-help psychoeducational programs for patients with cancer (symptoms), especially in Low-Middle-Income Countries. We recommend several measures to adapt these programs to the COVID-19 era, such as the use of mobile versions, the addition of preventive measures to be taken by health care providers and patients concerning a hospital visit and the inclusion of psychological advice for coping with COVID-19 related stress. In this way, the double task of preventing the (progression of the) target disease and a contamination by COVID-19 might be optimally fulfilled.