Teleoncology for Veterans: High Patient Satisfaction Coupled With Positive Financial and Environmental Impacts.
Cindy Y JiangGarth W StrohbehnRachel M DedinskyShelby M RauppBrittany M PannecoukSarah E YentzNithya RamnathPublished in: JCO oncology practice (2021)
Veterans are broadly satisfied with teleoncology. Audiovisual capabilities are critical to satisfaction. This is challenging for rural populations with lack of technology access. Patients experienced financial and time savings, and society benefitted from reduced carbon emissions. Continued optimization is needed to enhance patient experience and address secondary effects.