Co-Investigator - Prof Val Jenkins
Researcher - Rachel Starkings
Data Manager - Shirley May
Funder: Sussex Cancer Fund
REFLECTIONS
A systematic review concluded there was evidence to suggest video consultation is both feasible and effective for use in the clinical care of oncology patients. Despite such positive findings, limited application of remote consultations in NHS patient practice was in evidence. However, the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it the need for social distancing and ushered in rapid universal changes to NHS consultation practices. The routine of face-to-face consultations between doctors and their patients has altered, with new models of care being adopted, including in the cancer setting.
SHORE-C researchers interviewed consultant oncologists and patients treated through the Sussex Cancer Centre.
The evaluation aimed to highlight the benefits and challenges of remote consultations from the perspectives of oncologists and patients. Its findings will be used to identify areas that could be improved and positive elements that may be capitalised on to ensure consultations in the future get maximum benefit from alternative ways of working.
Current Stage:
Complete
Poster
Oncologists and patients believe more training is needed in telehealth and carers and nurses need inclusion posters/NCRI2021reflections.pdf Presented at National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) conference 2021