The researchers examined studies which reported cancer patients’ direct views on their experience of telehealth.
Overall, cancer survivors who had used telehealth for meetings and follow-up consultations with their providers appreciated the flexibility and convenience of the program. Additionally, the research shows that telehealth provides a perceived anonymity that reduces cancer survivors’ sense of vulnerability and allows them to voice concerns they may not have voiced face-to-face.
However, some cancer survivors viewed telehealth as an impersonal experience and others were not able to use these services due to personal issues such as hearing conditions or lack of computer literacy.
“Our research found that cancer survivors wanted to get back to their daily lives as quickly as possible, telehealth helped facilitate this as it removed the often burdensome visits to hospital and enabled the integration of care into daily routines,” said lead researcher Dr. Anna Cox.
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