Colorectal Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
Video Consultation, Virtual visits
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to compare the willingness to use and attitude towards VC amongst both patients with colorectal cancer and healthcare providers during follow up care. Second, to determine the satisfaction with the quality of the healthcare provider and the usability of the used VC technology. 50 patients will be asked to choose between video consultation or face-to-face contact at the outpatient surgical clinic.
Interventions
DEVICEVideo consultation
A two-way audio and visual connection between patients and surgeons
Sponsors
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18 years or older * Fluent in speaking and writing in Dutch * Follow up appointments in which overall progress, new complaints, results with good news and treatment was discussed were considered feasible.
Exclusion criteria
* Introductory appointments * Bad news consultations * Physical examination needed * No access to Internet * No access to a smartphone, tablet or computer with a camera * Not willing to activate their electronic patient portal
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Attitude and satisfaction with video consultation | Immediately after the consult | PAT-VC questionnaire |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Usability of the video consultation technology | Immediately after the test consult | SUS questionnaire |
| Quality of provided care by surgeon: MSF questionnaire | Immediately after the consult | MSF questionnaire |
| Satisfaction of surgeons: Questionnaire | Immediately after the consult | Questionnaire |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed