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Item Exploring perceptions of technology use to support self-management amongst adults with cancer and multimorbidities(Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2021) Hall, Steven; Sattar, Schroder; Ahmed, Shahid; Haase, KristenIntroduction Globally, cancer is a leading cause of death and impacts older adults more than any other age group. Self-management is defined as how patients with chronic conditions address and cope with symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle adjustments. Many self-management interventions are moving to an online format. Our objective was to investigate and describe how older adults engage technology for cancer self-management, particularly as they live with multimorbidity. Methods We used a qualitative descriptive approach and semi-structured interviews with older adults with cancer who had at least one other chronic condition. Data were analyzed using descriptive thematic analysis. Results We found that older adults are interested in, if not already, engaging with technology and internet searching to manage their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Data were grouped into two themes: 1) Surfing for answers to take control, and 2) Confidence in technology supports competence in self-management. Participants felt they might need extra support learning how to craft a search, filter facts, and digest information from the internet to manage their cancer. Conclusions Older adults are interested in engaging technology to support self-management. Developing an understanding of what older adults desire from technology to support their cancer and multimorbidities could improve their confidence and wellbeing.Item A scoping review of caregiver-identified priorities for support: Focus on cancer caregiving(Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2022) Hall, Steven; Rohatinsky, NoelleIntroduction The vast majority of older adults living with cancer rely on informal caregivers. Caregivers often require additional support to facilitate their role. This subanalysis of scoping review results collates priorities for support identified by caregivers to older adults living with cancer. Methods Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review framework guides this review. We searched MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO databases on July 2, 2021. We selected databases based on their relevance to health and social science. Inclusion criteria were peer-reviewed research of any design, a sample population of caregivers to older adults (>60 years), manuscripts published in English, and the priorities for caregiver support were iden- tified by caregivers themselves. Results We screened a total of 3591 records, and 34 articles met the inclusion criteria. Six focused explicitly on cancer caregiving. In our synthesis, we quantified the identified priorities within the studies using coding and content analysis. Articles related to cancer caregiving were isolated and sub-analyzed. We identify and order five priority themes, as follows: (1) orientation to role; (2) engagement in cancer care; (3) learning about self- care; (4) access to respite; (5) finances and policy. Conclusions Researchers have previously engaged caregivers in setting priorities for support interventions. This subanalysis of scoping review results presents a synthesized list of cancer caregivers’ priorities for support. Policymakers, healthcare professionals, and non-profit organizations can use this synthesis to guide decisions when developing support inter- ventions for caregivers to older adults living with cancer.