Publications by authors named "Tria Williams"
Globally, we have seen a drop in adult and child quality of life (QOL) during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little is known about adult or child QOL during the height of the pandemic in Australia and the impact of government-imposed restrictions, specifically attending school on-site versus home schooling. Our study aimed to establish if QOL in children and parents presenting to a Respiratory Infection Clinic in Victoria, Australia, for COVID-19 PCR testing differed from pre-pandemic population norms.
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- - The study explores the experiences of families with children who tested positive for COVID-19, filling a gap in understanding their challenges compared to adults' experiences during the pandemic.
- - Conducted in Melbourne during the first major wave of COVID-19, the qualitative research involved interviews with parents and used grounded theory to analyze the data for insights.
- - The findings outline a seven-stage journey that families undergo, highlighting their unmet needs and proposing strategies to enhance support during future pandemics.
Background: We examined parents' perceptions of their child's oncology care during a period of significant COVID-19 restrictions in Australia.
Methods: Parents of children, 0-18 years, receiving hospital-based cancer treatment, completed a survey examining their COVID-19 exposure and impact, information and knowledge, and perception of their child's medical care. Recruitment occurred between October and November 2020.