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Reflections on the state of telehealth and cancer care research and future directions.

Authors :
Annunziata CM
Dahut WL
Willman CL
Winn RA
Knudsen KE
Source :
Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs [J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr] 2024 Jun 26; Vol. 2024 (64), pp. 100-103.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Telemedicine has routinely been used in cancer care delivery for the past 3 years. The current state of digital health provides convenience and efficiency for both health-care professional and patient, but challenges exist in equitable access to virtual services. As increasingly newer technologies are added to telehealth platforms, it is essential to eliminate barriers to access through technical, procedural, and legislative improvements. Moving forward, implementation of new strategies can help eliminate disparities in virtual cancer care, facilitate delivery of treatment in the home, and improve real-time data collection for patient safety and clinical trial participation. The ultimate goal will be to extend high-quality survival for all patients with cancer through improved digital delivery of cancer care.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1745-6614
Volume :
2024
Issue :
64
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38924793
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/jncimonographs/lgae008