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Title: Perception of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Survivors of Gynecologic Cancer
Citation Type: Journal Article
Publication Year: 2022
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ISSN: 1083-7159
DOI: 10.1093/ONCOLO/OYAC041
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Abstract: Our objective was to assess gynecologic cancer survivor preferences for telehealth cancer care. Gynecologic cancer survivors participating in a prospective cohort study were invited to complete a cross-sectional survey regarding their experience with and preferences for telehealth. Of 188 participants, 48.9% had undergone a telehealth visit since March 2020, and 53.7% reported a preference for exclusively in-person visits for their cancer care and surveillance. Furthermore, 80.5% of participants were satisfied with the telehealth care they received and 54.8% would recommend telehealth services to patients with similar conditions. Most participants thought a physical examination was critical to detecting recurrence, and concern that their provider may miss something during telehealth visits was greater among those who preferred in-person visits. With many gynecologic cancer survivors preferring in-person care, building a future care model that includes telehealth elements will require adaptations, careful evaluation of patient concerns, as well as patient education on telehealth.
Url: https://academic.oup.com/oncolo/advance-article/doi/10.1093/oncolo/oyac041/6549581
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Authors: Quam, Nicholas; Stenzel, Ashley E; Brown, Katherine; Jewett, Patricia; Parsons, Helen M; Hui, Jane; Ghebre, Rahel G; Blaes, Anne; Teoh, Deanna; Vogel, Rachel I
Periodical (Full): The Oncologist
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