Telemedicine Adoption in Older Adults After Major Surgery: A Qualitative Study

NCT06639568 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2020/01288
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 18
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The participants are invited to participate in a research study. It is important to the investigators that the participants first take time to read through and understand the information provided in this sheet. Nevertheless, before the participants take part in this research study, the study will be explained to the participants and the participants will be given the chance to ask questions. After the participants are properly satisfied that they understand this study, and that they wish to take part in the study, they must sign this informed consent form. The participants will be given a copy of this consent form to take home with them. Telemedicine is the use of technology for patients to communicate with doctors and healthcare professionals without visiting the hospital/clinic personally. In colorectal cancer (CRC) care, telemedicine has been suggested for post-surgery follow-up via telephone consultations and video consultation. Although telemedicine is increasingly being adopted as an alternative to long-term healthcare, little is known about the acceptability of such remote care alternatives by CRC patients in Singapore. The participants are invited because they underwent surgery for colorectal cancer 1 to 4 years ago, are Singaporean or permanent resident of Singapore and 65 years and above. As such, the investigators want to find out about the participants' knowledge, barriers and perceptions toward the use of telemedicine as an alternative to their existing CRC care.

Conditions

Telemedicine

Keywords

telemedicine; older adults; cancer; post-operative care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Questionnaire

  This is a qualitative study guided by a questionnaire, hence there is no objective primary outcome measure or scale that is used

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Interview participants

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Study participants aged ≥65 years who had undergone surgical resection for CRC within the past 1 - 4 years at the National University Hospital in Singapore

You may qualify if:

• Study participants aged ≥65 years who had undergone surgical resection for CRC within the past 1 - 4 years at the National University Hospital in Singapore

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National University Health System, Singapore: lead

Study Sites (1)

National University Hospital

Singapore, 678923, Singapore

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Consultant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 9, 2024
• First Posted: October 15, 2024
• Study Start: March 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: November 30, 2022
• Study Completion: November 30, 2022
• Last Updated: October 16, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SG (1)