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Perspective of Health Care Professionals and Cancer Survivors on the Usage of Technology in Consultations

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  • Amalie Roland Dons

    (Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, 1172 København, Denmark)

  • Henriette Emmy Ludwigs

    (Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, 1172 København, Denmark)

  • Katrine Ringvig

    (Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, 1172 København, Denmark)

  • Sine Rossen

    (Copenhagen Centre for Cancer and Health, 2200 København, Denmark)

  • Karen Trier

    (Copenhagen Centre for Cancer and Health, 2200 København, Denmark)

  • Lars Kayser

    (Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, 1172 København, Denmark)

Abstract

This study explored the integration of technology in healthcare consultations between healthcare professionals (HCPs) and cancer survivors. The research aimed to understand how technological tools influence the dynamics and environment of cancer survivor rehabilitation consultations. The study used Actor-Network Theory (ANT) to analyze the effects of new technological actors in consultations and Invisible Work Theory to uncover hidden workflows associated with technology implementation. The study combined observations and in-depth interviews with HCPs and cancer survivors conducted in March to May 2022, and a follow-up group interview in November 2023. The study revealed that technology’s presence notably impacts the relationship between HCPs and cancer survivors, with HCPs expressing concerns that technology disrupts the consultation and challenges the relation. Over time, HCPs gradually began to use laptops during consultations to varying degrees, although the resistance to fully embracing technology persisted. This resistance is attributed to perceived pressure from management and a mismatch with established practices. The findings address the challenges in digital literacy and confidence among HCPs to facilitate the effective incorporation of technology and enhance the patient–clinician relationship. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the interplay between digital health tools and patient–clinician relationships, highlighting the complexities and opportunities in digitizing healthcare consultations.

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  • Amalie Roland Dons & Henriette Emmy Ludwigs & Katrine Ringvig & Sine Rossen & Karen Trier & Lars Kayser, 2024. "Perspective of Health Care Professionals and Cancer Survivors on the Usage of Technology in Consultations," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(4), pages 1-17, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:4:p:430-:d:1369035
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    1. Angelos I. Stoumpos & Fotis Kitsios & Michael A. Talias, 2023. "Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Technology Acceptance and Its Applications," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-44, February.
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