How Is Colorectal Cancer Care Impacted by Global Crisis in Contrasting Healthcare Systems?-A Descriptive Study From Scotland and Switzerland During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how colorectal cancer care is affected by the global COVID-19 crisis in different healthcare systems.
• Descriptive study design
• Comparison of healthcare responses in Scotland and Switzerland
• Analysis of colorectal cancer care pathways
• Focus on the impact of COVID-19 on treatment and access
• Noticeable delays in cancer treatment reported
• Increased reliance on telemedicine observed
• Differences in patient outcomes between the two healthcare systems
• Challenges in maintaining routine cancer care during the pandemic