Best practice in the implementation of telehealth-based supportive cancer care: Using research evidence and discipline-based guidance

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Spelten, ER
Hardman, RN
Pike, KE
Yuen, EYN
Wilson, C
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2021
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate what factors need consideration for telehealth services for cancer supportive care, given the rapid transition to telehealth as a result of COVID-19. METHODS: A scoping review and a review of current guidance and guidelines provided by professional bodies, representing relevant discipline groups for cancer supportive care, were conducted. RESULTS: We identified 19 papers and 23 telehealth guidance documents. The results highlight how the characteristics of patient group and healthcare provider influence the acceptability and utility of the service and establish a minimum set of preconditions. The reviews primarily examined patient-focused difficulties or issues with acceptability and efficacy, with only a minority highlighting how provider issues might also be implicated. By contrast, the guidance and guidelines described a need to address skills gaps in providing and receiving support through telehealth. CONCLUSION: The capacity and willingness of services to adapt, in the context of COVID-19, is reassuring. It is important that the impact of the move to telehealth on service quality is assessed and systems put in place to ensure sustainability, acceptability, and adaptability. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Key recommendations can be made to assist service telehealth optimisation, many of which apply irrespective of the specific service focus.

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Patient education and counseling

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104

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11

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Cancer therapy (excl. chemotherapy and radiation therapy)

Implementation science and evaluation

Allied health

Ehealth

Patient centred care

Quality of care

Supportive cancer care

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Spelten, ER; Hardman, RN; Pike, KE; Yuen, EYN; Wilson, C, Best practice in the implementation of telehealth-based supportive cancer care: Using research evidence and discipline-based guidance, Patient education and counseling, 2021, 104 (11), pp. 2682-2699

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