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September 10, 2025Journal of Advanced NursingOpen Access

Weathering the Double Storm—Resilience in Chinese Older Cancer Patients With Long COVID: A Qualitative Study

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AYAlice YipYYYuk‐Chiu YipZTZoe Tsui

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Qualitative study explores the dual challenges of long COVID and cancer in older adults, highlighting nursing's vital role in resilience.

Key Points

  • Older Chinese cancer patients with long COVID face unrecognized symptoms and psychological distress from isolation.
  • Patients reported dual burdens, showing resilience and adaptability amid the challenges posed by both cancer and long COVID.
  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 older cancer survivors in Hong Kong to gather in-depth insights.
  • The findings emphasize the urgent need for specialized nursing interventions to support this vulnerable population.

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Yip et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a77a54b1d3bfb60e0a32https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.70106
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