Outcomes of online support and resources for cancer survivors: A systematic literature review
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Objective This study aims to review systematically the available literature on health outcomes of online cancer support and resources.Methods We searched major databases with the following selection criteria: (1) empirical study on use of online support or resources by cancer survivors, (2) reporting effects or outcomes of online support or resources, (3) focusing on adult cancer survivors, and (4) peer-reviewed articles published by 2010.Results A total of 24 studies (37 articles) were included in the review. Most studies were focused on breast cancer survivors and had small sample sizes. Fifteen studies employed a cross-sectional design including eight qualitative studies. Only five studies used pre-post design, and four employed RCT design. The outcome measures have focused on psychosocial effects; most studies reported positive effects, although none of the RCT studies reported significant outcomes.Conclusion Existing studies of online cancer support and resources have demonstrated preliminary but inconclusive evidence for positive outcomes. We call for additional studies with rigorous study designs and the inclusion of more diverse participants and cancer conditions.Practice implications Connecting diverse cancer survivors to culturally appropriate, evidence-based online support and resources is a strategy to enhance health outcomes.
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“Adults with advanced cancer report a range of palliative care challenges, including anxiety and depression in the face of imminent loss and how to make the most of their remaining time, spiritual/ existential needs related to making sense of their illness, fear of dying/death, and physical symptoms [4–11].”
Online-only interventions without provider support often have limited effects on the outcomes of current interest.
“and often limited effects on the outcomes of current interest [4]”
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- Authors
- Hong, Y., Peña-Purcell, N. C., & Ory, M. G.
- Affiliations
- Texas A&M Health Science Center (US)
- Texas A&M University System (US)
- Venue
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2012-03
- Volume
- 86
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 288-296
- ISSN
- 0738-3991 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2021636805
- Cited by
- 155
- References
- 63
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 0.68
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Patient Education and Counseling (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (5U48 DP000045, 1U48DP001924)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Social Sciences › Health › Social Media in Health Education
- Keywords
- cancer survivors, online support, online resources, health outcomes, psychosocial outcomes, breast cancer survivors, digital health interventions
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Breast Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Female, Health Education, Humans, Information Services, Male, Patient Education as Topic, Self-Help Groups, Social Support, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Survivors, Internet
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