Profiling Cancer Patients in Telemedicine: A Case Study in Chilean Private Healthcare

Matías Cornejo, Esteban Chiu, Sebastián Valderrama, Sebastián Valderrama, Sebastián Mondaca, Sebastián Mondaca, Eric Rojas, Eric Rojas

2025

Abstract

Cancer is a devastating disease that affects patients and places a growing burden on healthcare systems globally. In recent years, cancer diagnoses have increased, exacerbating the challenges faced by both patients and healthcare providers. With the advancement of innovative technologies and rising demands for care, telemedicine has become a viable option for ensuring continued treatment, including for cancer patients. However, little is known about the characteristics and behaviors of these patients. This study aims to characterize cancer patients accessing telemedicine services at a private healthcare institution in Chile from 2020 to 2023, providing deeper insights into their profiles. Preliminary findings indicate a decline in adult patients and telemedicine appointments between 2020 and 2023. Similarly, pediatric patients experienced a decrease in telemedicine use from 2020 to 2022, followed by a slight increase in 2023. Understanding the profiles and behaviors of cancer patients utilizing telemedicine is crucial for improving their healthcare journeys. By analyzing their experiences, healthcare providers can enhance the allocation and management of resources, ensuring more effective and personalized care. This characterization also supports the development of strategies to optimize telemedicine services, improving outcomes for cancer patients in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Cornejo M., Chiu E., Valderrama S., Mondaca S. and Rojas E. (2025). Profiling Cancer Patients in Telemedicine: A Case Study in Chilean Private Healthcare. In Proceedings of the 18th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 2: HEALTHINF; ISBN 978-989-758-731-3, SciTePress, pages 821-827. DOI: 10.5220/0013312400003911

in Bibtex Style

@conference{healthinf25,
author={Matías Cornejo and Esteban Chiu and Sebastián Valderrama and Sebastián Mondaca and Eric Rojas},
title={Profiling Cancer Patients in Telemedicine: A Case Study in Chilean Private Healthcare},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 18th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 2: HEALTHINF},
year={2025},
pages={821-827},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013312400003911},
isbn={978-989-758-731-3},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 18th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies - Volume 2: HEALTHINF
TI - Profiling Cancer Patients in Telemedicine: A Case Study in Chilean Private Healthcare
SN - 978-989-758-731-3
AU - Cornejo M.
AU - Chiu E.
AU - Valderrama S.
AU - Mondaca S.
AU - Rojas E.
PY - 2025
SP - 821
EP - 827
DO - 10.5220/0013312400003911
PB - SciTePress