Gynecologic oncology patients are ready for telemedicine in routine care: Results from a pre-COVID survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess telemedicine readiness of gynecologic oncology patients, particularly those at risk for care access disparities (increased distance to care, rural populations.).

Methods

Patients at all disease/treatment stages completed an anonymous survey during in-person outpatient appointments at an academic comprehensive cancer center from 1/6/2020 to 2/28/2020, conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, before the introduction of telemedicine in this practice.

Results

Of 180 patients approached, 170 completed the survey (94.4%). Mean age was 59.6 years; 73.4% identified as White, 23.7% Black, and 2.9% other race. Ovarian cancer was most common (41.2%), followed by endometrial (27.1%), cervical (20.6%), and vaginal/vulvar (7.1%). Most patients traveled > 50 mi

SUBMITTER: Dholakia J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8501666 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature