Virtual Management of Patients With Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Web-Based Questionnaire Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, patients with cancer in rural settings and distant geographical areas will be affected the most by curfews. Virtual management (telemedicine) has been shown to reduce health costs and improve access to care.

Objective

The aim of this survey is to understand oncologists' awareness of and views on virtual management, challenges, and preferences, as well as their priorities regarding the prescribing of anticancer treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

We created a self-administrated electronic survey about the virtual management of patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. We evaluated its clinical sensibility and pilot tested the instrument. We surveyed practicing oncologists in Gulf and A

SUBMITTER: Tashkandi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7316128 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature