Medical students' knowledge on cancer predisposition syndromes and attitude toward eHealth.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Individuals with cancer predisposition syndromes (CPS) inherit elevated cancer risks. Medical supply gaps for people at risk of CPS cause insufficient outreach and miss potential benefits of individualized care strategies. Increased awareness of CPS and progress in the eHealth sector are untapped sources of health care improvement for affected individuals.

Methods and results

This study addressed German-speaking medical students with an online questionnaire in respect to their knowledge of CPS, their medical education, and perspectives. The study population (n = 404) reported interest in and knowledge of CPS, supported by a satisfactory and sustainable education for their prospective patient care. The next generation of doctors would implement eHealth to improve medi

SUBMITTER: Nees J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10894105 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature