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Telemedicine for head and neck cancer surveillance in the COVID-19 era: Promise and pitfalls.
Fassas, Scott; Cummings, Emily; Sykes, Kevin J; Bur, Andrés M; Shnayder, Yelizaveta; Kakarala, Kiran.
  • Fassas S; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, USA.
  • Cummings E; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, USA.
  • Sykes KJ; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, USA.
  • Bur AM; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, USA.
  • Shnayder Y; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, USA.
  • Kakarala K; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, USA.
Head Neck ; 43(6): 1872-1880, 2021 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1116767
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has led to increased telemedicine visits. This study examines current preferences and barriers for telemedicine among patients with head and neck cancer.

METHODS:

Single institution retrospective analysis of 64 patients scheduling visits with the head and neck surgical oncology clinic at a tertiary academic medical center. Data were collected detailing patient preferences and barriers regarding telemedicine appointments. Patients electing to participate in telemedicine were compared to those preferring in-person appointments.

RESULTS:

Most patients (68%) were not interested in telemedicine. Preference for in-person examination was the most common reason for rejecting telemedicine, followed by discomfort with or limited access to technology. Patients elected telemedicine visits to avoid infection and for convenience.

CONCLUSIONS:

When given a choice, patients with head and neck cancer preferred in-person visits over telemedicine. Although telemedicine may improve health care access, patient preferences, technology-related barriers, and limitations regarding cancer surveillance must be addressed moving forward.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Telemedicine / COVID-19 / Head and Neck Neoplasms Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Head Neck Journal subject: Neoplasms Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Hed.26659

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Telemedicine / COVID-19 / Head and Neck Neoplasms Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Head Neck Journal subject: Neoplasms Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Hed.26659