USF-LVHN SELECT

Patient's informational needs and outreach preferences: A cross-sectional survey study in patients with hepatobiliary malignancies.

Publication/Presentation Date

12-1-2024

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Hepatobiliary tumors have evolving management guidelines. Patient educational needs and interest in community engagement are unknown. This study serves as a needs assessment.

METHODS: A prospective, needs assessment, survey study of hepatobiliary patients was performed (2016-2019). Surveys (

RESULTS: Seventy patients completed the survey (response rate = 41.4%). Most patients had completed surgical treatment (84.3%). C

CONCLUSION: Multidisciplinary care is complex and difficult for patients to navigate. Most patients have interest in educational resources and prefer online modalities. Patients understand multidisciplinary tumor boards, but communication could be improved.

INNOVATION: These data inform a new, innovative, approach to outreach efforts in this population.

Volume

4

First Page

100248

Last Page

100248

ISSN

2772-6282

Disciplines

Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

38292078

Department(s)

USF-LVHN SELECT Program, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students

Document Type

Article

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