Virtual Waiting Room: The New Narrative of Waiting in Oncology Care
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00209805%3A_____%2F25%3A00079945" target="_blank" >RIV/00209805:_____/25:00079945 - isvavai.cz</a>
Alternative codes found
RIV/00216224:14110/25:00140291
Result on the web
<a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13187-024-02496-9" target="_blank" >https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13187-024-02496-9</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13187-024-02496-9" target="_blank" >10.1007/s13187-024-02496-9</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Virtual Waiting Room: The New Narrative of Waiting in Oncology Care
Original language description
This conceptual study introduces the "virtual waiting room," an innovative, interactive, web-based platform designed to enhance the waiting experience in oncology by providing personalized, educational, and supportive content. Central to our study is the implementation of the circular entry model, which allows for non-linear navigation of health information, empowering patients to access content based on their immediate needs and interests. This approach respects the individual journeys of patients, acknowledging the diverse pathways through which they seek understanding and manage their health. The virtual waiting room is designed not only to support patients but also to facilitate stronger communication and shared understanding between patients, caregivers, and families. By providing a shared digital space, the platform enables caregivers and family members to access the same information and resources, thereby promoting transparency and collective knowledge. This shared access is crucial in managing the emotional complexities of oncology care, where effective communication can significantly impact treatment outcomes and patient well-being. Furthermore, the study explores how the circular entry model within the virtual waiting room can enhance patient autonomy and engagement by offering customized interactions based on user feedback and preferences. This personalized approach aims to reduce anxiety, improve health literacy, and prepare patients more effectively for clinical interactions. By transforming passive waiting into active engagement, the virtual waiting room turns waiting time into a meaningful, informative period that supports both the psychological and informational needs of patients and their support networks.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
30204 - Oncology
Result continuities
Project
Result was created during the realization of more than one project. More information in the Projects tab.
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Journal of Cancer Education
ISSN
0885-8195
e-ISSN
1543-0154
Volume of the periodical
40
Issue of the periodical within the volume
2
Country of publishing house
US - UNITED STATES
Number of pages
10
Pages from-to
303-312
UT code for WoS article
001303894800002
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85202958693