Technology for fast-tracking high-risk head and neck cancer referrals: Co-designing with patients
This study aims to develop the SYNC system to enhance efficiency of suspected HNC referrals. The workshops highlighted the importance of end-user inclusiveness in the system development life cycle, with collaboration with stakeholders and repeated feedback, providing crucial insights for ensuring the SYNC system effectively addresses the needs and concerns of patients in the context of HNC diagnosis.
Authors
- John Hardman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6591-5119)
- Nikki Rousseau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8826-3515)
- Chinasa Odo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0770-0806)
- Lynn McVey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2009-7682)
- Abigail Albutt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3524-7930)
- Vinidh Paleri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7933-4585)
- Rebecca Randell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5856-4912)
- Joanne M. Patterson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8898-8292)
Institutions
- University of Leeds (GB)
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Bradford (GB)
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- Northwick Park Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Medical Informatics
- Published
- 2024-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2024.105641
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Programme Grants for Applied Research