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Teleconsultation use and satisfaction among cancerologists during the COVID-19 pandemic in Morocco.
Amaoui, Bouchra; Lahlou, Laila; Safini, Fatima; Semghouli, Slimane.
  • Amaoui B; Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco.
  • Lahlou L; Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco.
  • Safini F; Regional Center of Oncology, Agadir, Morocco.
  • Semghouli S; Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Agadir, Morocco.
Pan Afr Med J ; 44: 89, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2291170
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

health care benefits have undergone major changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has led to an explosive growth in teleconsultation services mainly for cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the perception and experience of Moroccan oncologists with the use of teleconsultation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods:

a 17-question anonymous cross-sectional survey was conducted on Google forms and emailed to all Moroccan oncologists. Statistical analysis was performed using the statistical software Jamovi (version 2.2).

Results:

out of a total of 500 oncologists who received the questionnaire, 126 responded, with a response rate of 25%. During the pandemic, only 59.5% of oncologists used teleconsultation, with no significant differences among the three groups (radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and cancer surgeons (p=0.294)). Most participants were satisfied with being able to explain medical diagnosis, provide assessment results, and provide treatment recommendations during teleconsultation. Finally, 47.2% of participants were willing to continue conducting teleconsultations after the COVID-19 pandemic, with no significant differences among the three groups.

Conclusion:

oncology physicians were satisfied with their experiences with teleconsultation and agreed that it is likely to be part of their long-term practice. Future studies are needed to assess patient satisfaction with teleconsultation and to improve patient care through this virtual technology.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Remote Consultation / COVID-19 / Neoplasms Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Pan Afr Med J Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pamj.2023.44.89.35081

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Remote Consultation / COVID-19 / Neoplasms Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Pan Afr Med J Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pamj.2023.44.89.35081