1613P What are the barriers to routine clinical use of teleconsultation in oncology? A retrospective study on patient’s and their physician’s satisfaction with 603 video teleconsultations

Abstract

Background: Cancer patients are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness because of their systemic immunosuppressive state. The potential effects of cancer and/or anticancer treatments on COVID-19 vaccine response, adverse events and progression are unknown. Moreover, the impacts of financial, familial and societal stressors during the pandemic on health-related quality of life are unclear. To address these concerns, we report data from the ongoing U.S. NCI-funded SeroNet COVID-19 Risk Associations and Longitudinal Evaluation Study (CORALE) at a large health care system in Los Angeles.Conclusions: This study shows high rate of overall satisfaction, from both patients and physicians. TCs seem to provide a suitable alternative to standard in-person consultations, therefore improvements are needed to optimize this technique.Legal entity responsible for the study: Institut Bergonié.