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Patient seminars in oncology - online vs. presence: Has the pandemic changed everything? Experiences after one year of online events and results of a patient survey conducted by CIO Cologne in July 2021
Oncology Research and Treatment ; 45(Supplement 3):186-187, 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2214127
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Background:

After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020, it was no longer possible to hold face-to-face seminars with our cancer patients. Nevertheless, there was an ongoing need for information among the patients - in particular related to cancer and COVID-19. Method(s) Together with the patient representative from the board of our cancer center, the Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO) at the University Hospital Cologne, we discussed how a patient-oriented online format could be designed. According to the principle "Monday is patient day" a weekly, one-hour, moderated series of events was elaborated, for which participants register only once and which alternates between entity-specific and general topics like immunotherapy, nutrition, cancer and sports. A key element of this new format was its interactive character with very lively discussions. In additions, all events were available for the patients as recordings. Result(s) A total of 41 events were held from August 2020 to July 2021. A total of 1,298 people took part (max 95 /min 10) - this corresponds to an average of 31.6 participants per event - with arising trend. The total of 32 recordings have so far been accessed by a total of 1,598 people (max 140 / min 8) - this corresponds to an average of 50 viewers per recording. (As of 8/30/2021) Asked about their preference in the future, only 7% of 151 registered online participants prefer a face-to-face event - 63% voted for online. 31% would decide on a case-by-case basis. Discussion(s) It was unclear, particularly among older oncology patients, whether they would accept an online format well. These concerns were completely dispelled by both, the number of participants and the feedback from the survey. Compared to the face-to-face events before the pandemic, participation was also significantly increased through online. Conclusion(s) The pandemic can be seen as a catalyst for a switch in information sessions for oncology patients to online formats.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Language: English Journal: Oncology Research and Treatment Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Language: English Journal: Oncology Research and Treatment Year: 2022 Document Type: Article