Telemedicine in colorectal cancer screening

Survey of cancer screening practices and telehealth services among primary care physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic

“…Additional more detailed qualitative research on the barriers to coordination of recommended cancer screening using telehealth will need to be conducted as follow on this finding to better understand implications for future care in order to maintain cancer screening practices. Small pilot studies have previously demonstrated the feasibility of telehealth to provide cancer screening services however this had not previously been widely implemented prior to COVID-19 ( Cerezo-Ruiz and Parras-Mejias, 2016 , Chuchu et al, 2018 ). The rapid implementation of telehealth during COVID-19 within primary care and other specialties has demonstrated patient satisfaction with this method of delivery of care but has simultaneously demonstrated that further research is needed to improve telehealth cancer screening processes and to understand the facilitators and barriers to telehealth implementation within the primary care setting.…”

“…Specifically within the scope of cancer screening, previous studies have had limited evaluation of use of telehealth for cancer screening. Studies that have been conducted have evaluated the use of teleconsultation for colorectal cancer screening in Spain with pilot data supporting patient satisfaction with televisits and the use of teledermatology with mixed results at this time and ongoing investigation ( Cerezo-Ruiz and Parras-Mejias, 2016 , Chuchu et al, 2018 ).…”

Current Applications of Telemedicine in Gastroenterology

“…After this intervention, guideline-concordant endoscopic surveillance after CRC resection increased from 30.6% to 50% ( P = 0.031). Another study in Spain found that the use of telemedicine for precolonoscopy consultation had similar satisfaction rates as conventional face-to-face visits (25). In the coming years, we anticipate the number of clinics using telemedicine to enhance the management of CRC surveillance to grow, better ensuring timely follow-ups and reducing unnecessary hospital visits.…”

Revolutionizing colorectal cancer screening with artificial intelligence

“…AI technology allows personalized treatment options by examining an individual's health information and genetic makeup. Health care professionals can adapt medications to maximize a effectiveness and minimize side effects, improving patient outcomes and quality of life [10] .…”

“…AI-driven remote monitoring systems have increased patient access to health care services and brought colorectal screening to impoverished areas. Health care practitioners can remotely analyze patients' symptoms, offer counsel, and offer preliminary diagnoses using telemedicine platforms with AI capabilities, ensuring prompt intervention and reducing health care disparities [10] .…”