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OncoLink completes hectic year

F D Baldwin

    Pennsylvania Medicine
    |April 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    A University of Pennsylvania cancer information service, OncoLink, received over a million calls in its first year. This demonstrates a significant public engagement with online health information, challenging traditional specialist-patient communication barriers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Health Communication
    • Digital Health

    Background:

    • Traditional healthcare models often limit direct patient-specialist communication.
    • The internet presents new avenues for information dissemination and patient engagement.
    • Cancer patients and the public seek accessible health information.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the initial impact and public reach of a novel online cancer information service.
    • To assess the role of cyberspace in bridging communication gaps in cancer care.
    • To challenge assumptions about public engagement with specialized medical information.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of call volume data from the first year of operation for the OncoLink service.
    • Qualitative assessment of the nature of inquiries (implied by call volume).

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    Main Results:

    • The OncoLink service received over one million calls within its inaugural year.
    • High call volume suggests significant public utilization of the cancer information service.

    Conclusions:

    • Online platforms can achieve substantial public reach for specialized health information.
    • Cyberspace facilitates direct patient engagement and information seeking, overcoming traditional barriers.
    • The success of OncoLink indicates a strong demand for accessible cancer resources.