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Exploring perceptions of technology use to support self-management amongst adults with cancer and multimorbidities

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dc.contributor.authorHall, Steven
dc.contributor.authorSattar, Schroder
dc.contributor.authorAhmed, Shahid
dc.contributor.authorHaase, Kristen
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-14T18:55:10Z
dc.date.available2023-03-14T18:55:10Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractIntroduction 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.en_US
dc.description.versionPeer Revieweden_US
dc.identifier.citationHall, S., Sattar, S., Ahmed, S., & Haase, K. (2021). Exploring perceptions of technology use to support self-management amongst adults with cancer and multimorbidities [Abstract]. Supportive Care in Cancer, 29(Suppl 1), S79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-021-06285-8en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s00520-021-06285-8
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10388/14516
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMultinational Association of Supportive Care in Canceren_US
dc.subjectdigital healthen_US
dc.subjectcanceren_US
dc.subjectoncologyen_US
dc.subjecttechnologyen_US
dc.subject.meshCanceren_US
dc.subject.meshOncology Nursingen_US
dc.subject.meshHealth Technologyen_US
dc.subject.meshAgingen_US
dc.titleExploring perceptions of technology use to support self-management amongst adults with cancer and multimorbiditiesen_US
dc.typeConference Proceeding and Abstracten_US

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