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. 2021 Nov 18;8(1):161–163. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2021.5784

Table. Multivariable-Adjusted Relative Difference in Proportions of Patients Who Had a Telemedicine Visit Within 30 Days of Cancer Diagnosis in 2020 .

Variable Risk Ratio (95% CI)
SES index quartile
1 (lowest) [Reference]
2 0.94 (0.83-1.07)
3 1.06 (0.94-1.19)
4 (highest) 1.31 (1.17-1.47)
Age group, y
18-64 [Reference]
≥65 0.89 (0.83-0.95)
Cancer type
Breast [Reference]
Colorectal 0.96 (0.86-1.07)
Lung 1.24 (1.13-1.37)
Prostate 1.01 (0.92-1.10)
Charlson Comorbidity Index score
0 [Reference]
1 1.05 (0.95-1.16)
2 1.04 (0.92-1.16)
≥3 1.26 (1.15-1.38)
Region
Northeast [Reference]
Midwest 0.74 (0.66-0.82)
South 0.72 (0.64-0.80)
West 1.13 (1.02-1.25)

Abbreviation: SES, socioeconomic status.