Characteristics of Patients Accessing Outpatient Oncology Services Virtually and Predictors of Subsequent Unplanned Emergency Department Presentations in 78,323 Adults in Australia: Retrospective Cohort Study - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Characteristics of Patients Accessing Outpatient Oncology Services Virtually and Predictors of Subsequent Unplanned Emergency Department Presentations in 78,323 Adults in Australia: Retrospective Cohort Study
Clinical Scorecard: Patient Profiles Utilizing Virtual Outpatient Oncology Services and Factors Influencing Unplanned Emergency Department Visits Among 78,323 Adults in Australia: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Cancer
Key Mechanisms
Use of virtual care to improve access and reduce unplanned emergency department visits.
Target Population
Adults aged 18 years or older with a confirmed cancer diagnosis in Victoria and Queensland, Australia.
Care Setting
Outpatient oncology services.
Key Highlights
Virtual care has been adopted to enhance access for rural and remote populations.
Unplanned emergency department visits are an indicator of gaps in outpatient cancer care.
Higher likelihood of unplanned ED visits observed among patients using virtual services.
Study utilized linked administrative health data from public outpatient oncology services.
Ethical approval was obtained for the retrospective analysis of deidentified data.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Confirm cancer diagnosis using ICD-10-AM codes from cancer registries.
Management
Utilize virtual care to improve patient access and coordination of care.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Track unplanned ED visits as a measure of care effectiveness.
Risks
Potential for increased unplanned ED visits among patients using virtual care.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Adults with cancer receiving outpatient services in Victoria and Queensland.
Virtual care may reduce travel burden and improve access to care.
Clinical Best Practices
Implement coordinated care strategies to minimize unplanned ED visits.
Enhance patient navigation services to support virtual care engagement.
