Journal article
The Utility of Publicly Reported Cancer Treatment Wait Time Information for Patients and Health Care Providers
Abstract
AIMS: To determine the utility of web-based radiation wait time information for patients and health care providers in decision-making. To revise the information using a simulated laboratory environment and to re-evaluate the new web-based information.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: An online 'pop-up' survey on the Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) website measured user satisfaction. Qualitative data were gathered through patient focus groups and physician …
Authors
Whitton AC; Green E; Evans WK; Fitch M; Golden B; Soman D; Gutierrez E; Holowaty E; Jadad AR
Journal
Clinical Oncology, Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 218–225
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.clon.2008.12.003
ISSN
0936-6555