Patterns of Telehealth Use Across the Cancer Care Continuum and Assessment of Patient and Geographic Factors Associated With Key Healthcare Outcomes: Retrospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the use of telehealth has declined since the pandemic, it remains a popular mode of care delivery across the cancer care continuum. Understanding telehealth in the context of cancer care is essential, as its benefits and challenges may differ among diverse population groups and geographic areas.

Objective

This study aimed to examine patterns of telehealth utilization across the cancer care continuum and to identify factors associated with the receipt of telehealth in a large patient population. This study also aimed to assess the telehealth's impact on key health care delivery outcomes.

Methods

We used an annualized retrospective cohort design using patient data from the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS), a large regional academic health center in

SUBMITTER: Alcaraz KI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12574977 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature