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Telemedicine and cancer care in India: promises, opportunities and caveats.
Deo, Suryanarayana Vs; Pramanik, Raja; Chaturvedi, Meesha; Nath, Anita; Ghosh, Jaya; Das Majumdar, Saroj Kumar; Salins, Naveen; Kadayaprath, Geeta; Garg, Pankaj K; Chaturvedi, Arvind; Mathur, Sandeep; Mathur, Prashant.
  • Deo SV; Department of Surgical Oncology, Dr. B R Ambedkar Institute-Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India.
  • Pramanik R; Department of Surgical Oncology, Dr. B R Ambedkar Institute-Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India.
  • Chaturvedi M; ICMR- National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, 562110, India.
  • Nath A; ICMR- National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, 562110, India.
  • Ghosh J; Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Homi Babha Building, Dr Ernest Borges Rd, Parel East, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400012, India.
  • Das Majumdar SK; Department of Radiotherapy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patra Pada, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751019, India.
  • Salins N; Department of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India.
  • Kadayaprath G; Department of Surgical Oncology, Max Institute of Cancer Care, Max Super Speciality Hospital, 108A, I.P Extension, Patparganj, New Delhi, 110092, India.
  • Garg PK; Department of Surgical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, India.
  • Chaturvedi A; Department of Radiology, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Sector - 5, Rohini Institutional Area, Rohini, New Delhi, 110085, India.
  • Mathur S; Department of Surgical Oncology, Dr. B R Ambedkar Institute-Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India.
  • Mathur P; ICMR- National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, 562110, India.
Future Sci OA ; 8(9): FSO821, 2022 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2240223
ABSTRACT
Telemedicine has revolutionized areas of medical practice and care. It has a potential in field of continuum of cancer care in India. SARS-CoV-2 has highlighted the potential use of this tool effectively. Scope of newer applications of telemedicine in field of cancer is reviewed in current paper enlisting benefits to patient, healthcare providers and centers in a developing country like India. Each of them is supported by appropriate evidence and examples. An analysis of strengths and opportunities when compared with weakness and threats brings out how telemedicine can redistribute oncology work force in a rational way and minimize disruption caused by the pandemic. Telemedicine can be utilized in cancer management starting from prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation to palliative care.
Specialists working for decades in the field of oncology are the best persons to endorse telemedicine, as they can leverage its use to its full potential. The present article is a rigorous review of past literature on telemedicine as well as proposed uses of technologies based on experiences of the authors. It will strengthen promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative healthcare delivery.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Diagnostic study / Qualitative research Language: English Journal: Future Sci OA Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fsoa-2022-0001

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