Telehealth in cancer care during COVID-19: disparities by age, race/ethnicity, and residential status

ConclusionsOur findings underscore reduced uptake of telehealth, especially video, among potentially vulnerable patient populations. Future research should evaluate reasons for differential telehealth utilization and whether visit modality (in-person versus video versus phone) affects cancer outcomes.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsA long-term cancer care model with integrated telehealth elements needs to account for specific barriers for vulnerable populations.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research