Patient perspectives of telemedicine in gynecologic oncology during COVID.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Healthcare rapidly expanded the use of telemedicine during the COVID- 19 pandemic. Research regarding telemedicine benefits and patient perspectives during COVID are limited. The aim of this study was to determine how the pandemic impacted patient perspectives and value of telemedicine in gynecologic oncology.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was distributed to patients presenting for an appointment to the gynecologic oncology ambulatory clinic. The survey assessed patient demographics, frequency of technology use, and preferences of telemedicine use in their care. Descriptive statistics were generated and Pearson's chi square and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for statistical analysis.

Results

116 patients completed the survey. Respondent age range

SUBMITTER: Nestlerode C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9514970 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature