Meeting the needs of rural cancer patients in survivorship: Understanding the role of telehealth

Author:

Rune Karina T.1ORCID,Cadet Tamara J.2,Davis Cindy1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs Queensland Australia

2. School of Social Policy and Practice University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA

Abstract

AbstractObjectiveThis study explores perceptions about the role of telehealth in providing health and supportive services to Australian rural/regional cancer patients and survivor during COVID‐19 and the quality of these services to inform future practice.DesignData were collected as part of a bi‐annual survey on client satisfaction at a rural/regional community cancer wellness centre in Australia.Settings and ParticipantsRural/regional cancer patients and survivors (n = 66) completed an online survey.Main Outcome MeasuresThe three main outcome measures were: (1) attitudes towards telehealth; (2) preference for future cancer support services; and (3) experiences with video/telehealth.ResultsYounger participants were more likely to use allied health services via video/telehealth during COVID‐19 than their older counterparts. The preferred format for cancer support services in future was face‐to‐face (59% for younger and 42% for older participants), telehealth (10% for both groups) and mixed (31% for younger and 48% for older participants).ConclusionsTelehealth has benefits for the delivery of health and supportive services to rural/regional cancer patients and survivors. Nurses can play a key role in assessing the support needs of cancer survivors and facilitating strategies to ensure that survivors have the skills necessary to access telehealth support.

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Family Practice,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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