Pursuing Connectivity in Cardio-Oncology Care—The Future of Telemedicine and Artificial Intelligence in Providing Equity and Access to Rural Communities

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

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Coralea Kappel¹  Moira Rushton-Marovac²  Darryl Leong¹  Susan Dent⁵ 

[1] Department of Medicine, McMaster University;Division of Medical Oncology, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, University of Ottawa;Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University;The Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences;Division of Medical Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University

关键词: cardio-oncology;    telehealth;    artificial intelligence;    innovation;    care delivery model;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fcvm.2022.927769

学科分类：地球科学(综合)

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this review is to discuss the current health disparities in rural communities and to explore the potential role of telehealth and artificial intelligence in providing cardio-oncology care to underserviced communities. With advancements in early detection and cancer treatment, survivorship has increased. The interplay between cancer and cardiovascular disease, which are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in this population, has been increasingly recognized. Worldwide, cardio-oncology clinics (COCs) have emerged to deliver a multidisciplinary approach to the care of patients with cancer to mitigate cardiovascular risks while minimizing interruptions in cancer treatment. Despite the value of COCs, the accessibility gap between urban and rural communities in both oncology and cardio-oncology contributes to health care disparities and may be an underrecognized determinant of health globally. Telehealth and artificial intelligence offer opportunities to provide timely care irrespective of rurality. We therefore explore current developments within this sphere and propose a novel model of care to address the disparity in urban vs. rural cardio-oncology using the experience in Canada, a geographically large country with many rural communities.

【 授权许可】

CC BY