Current situation and trends of online academic activities for oncologists during the COVID-19 pandemic: a multicenter survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study aimed to investigate the current situation and future trends of online academic activities for oncologists during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods

From April 22 to May 5, 2020, a multicenter survey was conducted using an online questionnaire platform. To compare categorical variables, χ²-test, the kappa consistency analysis, and Wilcoxon rank sum test were applied. For all statistical hypotheses, P<0.05 was considered significant.

Results

In the present study, 2,120 oncologists participated in the survey. Of these, 2,035 respondents participated in online academic activities. During the pandemic, online academic activities significantly increased [oncologists who participated in online academic activitie

SUBMITTER: Gao F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791212 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature