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Delivering HPV results via telehealth: Patient needs and engagement following an at-home self-collection study.

Elizabeth Swenson, Elizabeth VonderHaar, Joslin Ruiz, Polina Segalova, Victor Su, Charlie Mouton, Helena Lee, Lisa Santos, Meghna Mukherjee

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Authors and funding

9 authors.

Elizabeth SwensonTeal Medical Practice, San Francisco, USA.
Elizabeth VonderHaarTeal Medical Practice, San Francisco, USA.
Joslin RuizTeal Medical Practice, San Francisco, USA.
Polina SegalovaTeal Health, Inc., San Francisco, USA.
Victor SuTeal Health, Inc., San Francisco, USA.
Charlie MoutonTeal Health, Inc., San Francisco, USA.
Helena LeeTeal Health, Inc., San Francisco, USA.
Lisa SantosTeal Health, Inc., San Francisco, USA.
Meghna MukherjeeTeal Health, Inc., San Francisco, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4227-685X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This study evaluated the complete patient experience of at-home self-collection for cervical cancer screening using the Teal Wand, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized vaginal self-collection device, paired with a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-secure telehealth platform. Introduction: The data assesses patients' understanding, experiences, and engagement, particularly around results delivery. The findings inform telehealth strategies that can improve patients' human papillomavirus (HPV) results experience, build HPV awareness, facilitate follow-up care when needed, and increase screening adherence. Methods: A prospective, mixed-methods cohort usability study was conducted using structured surveys and in-depth interviews, supplemental to prospective clinical validation. Thirty participants used the Teal Wand and completed surveys after major touchpoints. A subset ( Results: All participants (30/30) completed self-collection, with 4.7/5 average satisfaction score. Most (93%) found the platform easily navigable and results easy to access and understand. All participants viewed results within 1.5 hours on average and understood next steps. Among those needing follow-up ( Conclusions: At-home cervical cancer screening supported by a tailored telehealth platform is usable and acceptable. Thoughtful results delivery can improve patient comprehension, reduce anxiety, and strengthen future adherence, supporting broader efforts to increase screening access and reduce cervical cancer burden.

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at-home self-collectioncervical cancer screeningHPVmail-in self-collectionpatient educationpatient experienceresults deliveryTeal Wandtelehealth

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PMID41685227
PMCPMC12891408

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