Experience of Telemedicine Visits in Radiation Oncology During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A US National Survey and Lessons Learned for Incorporating Telemedicine Post-COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We sought to survey the attitudes and perceptions of US radiation oncologists toward the adoption of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and offer suggestions for its integration in the postpandemic era.

Methods and materials

A 25-question, anonymous online survey was distributed nationwide to radiation oncologists.

Results

One hundred and twenty-one respondents completed the survey, with 92% from academia. Overall, 79% worked at institutions that had implemented a work-from-home policy, with which 74% were satisfied. Despite nearly all visit types being conducted in-person before COVID-19, 25%, 41%, and 5% of the respondents used telemedicine for more than half of their new consultations, follow-up, and on-treatment visits, respectively, during the COVI

SUBMITTER: Ma TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9744187 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature