A qualitative study of patients' attitudes towards telemedicine for gynecologic cancer care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Women with gynecologic cancers may face geographic barriers to standard-of-care consultation with a gynecologic oncologist. While telemedicine may help overcome these geographic barriers, there are no qualitative data exploring gynecologic cancer patients' attitudes towards telemedicine for cancer care. Patients with gynecologic malignancies may have preferences distinct from general oncology populations due to the sensitive nature of the diseases and anatomy involved.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 patients with gynecologic cancers to identify perceived advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine use for gynecologic cancer care. Past experience with telemedicine was elicited as were suggestions for cancer care encounters most compati

SUBMITTER: Kraus EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9174828 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature