Are teleoncology models merely about avoiding long distance travel?
Journal Contribution ResearchOnline@JCUSabesan, Sabe;Kelly, Jenny
Abstract
Teleoncology models are used increasingly throughout the world as a means to provide access to quality cancer care for people in rural, remote and other disadvantaged settings. Some authors have suggested that teleoncology is merely about avoiding long distance travel. In this commentary we argue that the benefits of teleoncology extend beyond those of the patients and their families to the rural health system and beyond. We draw upon the literature and results of an evaluation of the Townsville Teleoncology Network (TTN) in North Queensland, Australia to support our arguments.
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European Journal of Cancer Care
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23
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1365-2354
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Wiley-Blackwell
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10.1111/ecc.12251