Sena Turkdogan1, Gabriel Schnitman2, Tianci Wang3, Raphael Gotlieb4, Jeffrey How5, Walter Henri Gotlieb6. 1. Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, CA. 2. Department of Experimental Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, CA. 3. Department of Physiology, McGill University, 3649 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal, CA. 4. Precare Inc, Montreal, CA. 5. Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, US. 6. Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, CA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a large portion of oncology consultation to be conducted remotely. Maladaptation or compromises of care could negatively impact oncology patients and their disease management. OBJECTIVE: Describe the development and implementation process of an online animated patient education tool that supports oncology patients remotely in the context of reduced in-person interactions with healthcare providers. METHODS: The platform created presents multilingual oncology care instructions. Animations concerning cancer care and mental health during COVID-19, as well as immunotherapy and chemotherapy guides were the major areas of focus, representing six final produced video guides. RESULTS: Videos were watched 1244 times in a period of six months. The most watched animation was the COVID-19 & Oncology guide (565 times), followed by the video concerning general treatment orientations (249) and Chemotherapy (205). While viewers were equally distributed between the age groups, most were 25 to 34 years old (27.5%) and females (59.9%). CONCLUSIONS: The implementation of a patient education platform can be designed to prepare patients and their caregivers for their treatment to improve outcomes and satisfaction, using a methodical and collaborative approach. Multimedia tools allow a portion of the patient's care to occur in a home setting, freeing them from hospital resources.
BACKGROUND: The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a large portion of oncology consultation to be conducted remotely. Maladaptation or compromises of care could negatively impact oncology patients and their disease management. OBJECTIVE: Describe the development and implementation process of an online animated patient education tool that supports oncology patients remotely in the context of reduced in-person interactions with healthcare providers. METHODS: The platform created presents multilingual oncology care instructions. Animations concerning cancer care and mental health during COVID-19, as well as immunotherapy and chemotherapy guides were the major areas of focus, representing six final produced video guides. RESULTS: Videos were watched 1244 times in a period of six months. The most watched animation was the COVID-19 & Oncology guide (565 times), followed by the video concerning general treatment orientations (249) and Chemotherapy (205). While viewers were equally distributed between the age groups, most were 25 to 34 years old (27.5%) and females (59.9%). CONCLUSIONS: The implementation of a patient education platform can be designed to prepare patients and their caregivers for their treatment to improve outcomes and satisfaction, using a methodical and collaborative approach. Multimedia tools allow a portion of the patient's care to occur in a home setting, freeing them from hospital resources.
Authors: Sara Rodrigues Vilela; Jacqueline Andréia Bernardes Leão-Cordeiro; Katarinne Lima Moraes; Karina Suzuki; Virginia Visconde Brasil; Antonio Márcio Teodoro Cordeiro Silva Journal: Rev Lat Am Enfermagem Date: 2022-07-15