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- ItemDeveloping the Native People for Cancer Control Telehealth Network.(2011-02-07) Doorenbos, Ardith Z; Demiris, George; Towle, Cara; Kundu, Anjana; Revels, Laura; Colven, Roy; Norris, Thomas E; Buchwald, DedraWe aimed to develop a telehealth network to deliver postdiagnosis cancer care clinical services and education to American Indian and Alaska Native patients their families and their healthcare providers We also sought to identify the challenges and opportunities of implementing such a telehealth based application for this rural and underserved population
- ItemSatisfaction with telehealth for cancer support groups in rural American Indian and Alaska Native communities.(2010-11-29) Doorenbos, Ardith Z; Eaton, Linda H; Haozous, Emily; Towle, Cara; Revels, Laura; Buchwald, DedraA descriptive study was conducted to determine the information needs of American Indian AI and Alaska Native AN cancer survivors and assess satisfaction with and acceptability of telehealth support group services for cancer survivors in AI and AN rural communities AI and AN cancer survivors were asked to complete the Telehealth Satisfaction Survey and two open ended questions one regarding information needs and one seeking comments and suggestions about cancer support group meetings Thirty two surveys were returned Information about nutrition during treatment and treatment related side effects were the most sought after topics Participants valued the opportunity to interact with other AI and AN cancer survivors who also lived in remote locations and the usefulness of the information presented The link with geographically distant survivors was valuable to participants as they felt they were no longer alone in their cancer experiences Determining survivors information needs provides meaningful topics for future support group education Telehealth is a viable way to facilitate cancer support groups to AI and AN cancer survivors in rural communities