Effectiveness of telemedicine use to improve patient outcome in cancer patients: A narrative review
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Published:2022-03-31
Issue:2
Volume:22
Page:248-253
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ISSN:1477-2701
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Container-title:Pharmacy Education
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language:
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Short-container-title:Pharm Educ
Author:
Arkandhi Angela Judhia,Harjaningsih Woro
Abstract
Background: Cancer as a chronic disease requires special attention and intensive care to all aspects of treatment. Besides, in a crisis like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine is beneficial for healthcare, including patient care in cancer.
Objective: This review aims to explore the different types of telemedicine interventions that effectively improve patient outcomes and describe their effectiveness in improving these outcomes.
Method: This study was a narrative review with articles retrieved from PubMed and Scopus databases according to inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Result: A total of 26 articles was analysed in this study. The most effective form of telemedicine was mHealth, followed by web or internet-based, with the majority of activities replaced by telemedicine being monitored and followed up.
Conclusion: Telemedicine is effective in improving cancer patient outcomes. This study can be considered for telemedicine implementation in Indonesia.
Publisher
International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Subject
Pharmaceutical Science,Pharmacy,Education,Pharmaceutical Science,Pharmacy,Education
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