Completed Thai Study Shows Telemedicine Reduces Pain Interference in Cancer Outpatients — Implications for Australian Practice
247 Health News Editorial
·21 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsA completed Thai study of 193 cancer outpatients demonstrates telemedicine's potential to reduce pain-related disabilities compared to traditional in-person consultations. The research provides crucial evidence for Australian healthcare systems considering telehealth integration in cancer pain management.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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