Drivers and barriers of patients' acceptance of video consultation in cancer care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to digitization in the medical sector, many healthcare interactions are switched to online services. This study assessed the acceptance of video consultations (VCs) in cancer care, and determined drivers and barriers of acceptance.

Methods

A cross-sectional online-based survey study was conducted in Germany from February 2022 to February 2023. Recruitment took place at oncology outpatient clinics, general practitioners, oncology practices and via cancer-related social media channels. Inclusion criteria were a cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment and internet access. Sociodemographic, medical data, eHealth-related data were acquired via an online assessment. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model was used to determine the acceptance

SUBMITTER: Nurtsch A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10768612 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature