Cross-sectoral video consultations in cancer care: perspectives of cancer patients, oncologists and general practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Multidisciplinary video consultations are one method of improving coherence and coordination of care in cancer patients, but knowledge of user perspectives is lacking. Continuity of care is expected to have a significant impact on the quality of cancer care. Enhanced task clarification and shared responsibility between the patient, oncologist and general practitioner through video consultations might provide enhanced continuity in cancer care.

Method

We used descriptive survey data from patients and doctors in the intervention group based on a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the user perspectives and fidelity of the intervention.

Results

Patients expressed that they were able to present their concerns in 95% of the consultations, and believed it was be

SUBMITTER: Trabjerg TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7686003 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature