Open AccessExamination of the Patient-Focused Impact of Cancer Telegenetics Among a Rural Population: Comparison with Traditional In-Person Services
Author(s) -
Nan M. Solomons,
Amanda Lamb,
F. Lee Lucas,
Eileen McDonald,
Susan Miesfeldt
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
telemedicine and e-health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.951
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1556-3669
pISSN - 1530-5627
DOI - 10.1089/tmj.2017.0073
Subject(s) - medicine , anxiety , family medicine , population , cancer , health care , nursing , psychiatry , environmental health , economics , economic growth
Telecommunication models promise to improve access to cancer genetic counseling. Little is known about their impact among the geographically underserved. This work examined knowledge and emotional outcomes and attitudes/beliefs regarding cancer telegenetic services (via live-interactive videoconferencing) in Maine.