Patient perspectives of telemedicine in gynecologic oncology during COVID
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 i...
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| author | Christina Nestlerode James Pavelka Jack Basil Kevin Schuler Angela N. Fellner Mostafa Ghaderian Robert Neff |
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| description | 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 was 20–70 years old. Most respondents (80 %) had a cancer diagnosis. Nearly all (91 %) patients had access to online medical records via an online portal. Increased use of technology was not associated with agreeing to a telemedicine visit. Only 36 % stated they would feel comfortable with a telemedicine visit with a gynecologic oncologist. Patients were more willing to agree to video rather than telephone visits (41.8 % vs 24.5 %). The pandemic did not affect patient comfort level with telemedicine. Conclusions: Despite increased use and overall favorable impression, patients were not more eager to participate in telemedicine during the pandemic. Patients are open to incorporating telemedicine more often in follow up settings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6730cb0ea3db443fbefcfe5592eb98402022-12-22T04:30:13ZengElsevierGynecologic Oncology Reports2352-57892022-10-0143101071Patient perspectives of telemedicine in gynecologic oncology during COVIDChristina Nestlerode0James Pavelka1Jack Basil2Kevin Schuler3Angela N. Fellner4Mostafa Ghaderian5Robert Neff6Corresponding author at: 375 Dixmyth Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA.; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USADepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USAObjectives: 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 was 20–70 years old. Most respondents (80 %) had a cancer diagnosis. Nearly all (91 %) patients had access to online medical records via an online portal. Increased use of technology was not associated with agreeing to a telemedicine visit. Only 36 % stated they would feel comfortable with a telemedicine visit with a gynecologic oncologist. Patients were more willing to agree to video rather than telephone visits (41.8 % vs 24.5 %). The pandemic did not affect patient comfort level with telemedicine. Conclusions: Despite increased use and overall favorable impression, patients were not more eager to participate in telemedicine during the pandemic. Patients are open to incorporating telemedicine more often in follow up settings.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352578922001515TelemedicinePandemicCOVIDPatient preferencesTelehealth |
| spellingShingle | Christina Nestlerode James Pavelka Jack Basil Kevin Schuler Angela N. Fellner Mostafa Ghaderian Robert Neff Patient perspectives of telemedicine in gynecologic oncology during COVID Gynecologic Oncology Reports Telemedicine Pandemic COVID Patient preferences Telehealth |
| title | Patient perspectives of telemedicine in gynecologic oncology during COVID |
| title_full | Patient perspectives of telemedicine in gynecologic oncology during COVID |
| title_fullStr | Patient perspectives of telemedicine in gynecologic oncology during COVID |
| title_full_unstemmed | Patient perspectives of telemedicine in gynecologic oncology during COVID |
| title_short | Patient perspectives of telemedicine in gynecologic oncology during COVID |
| title_sort | patient perspectives of telemedicine in gynecologic oncology during covid |
| topic | Telemedicine Pandemic COVID Patient preferences Telehealth |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352578922001515 |
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