The use of eHealth to promote physical activity in cancer survivors: a systematic review

Haberlin, Ciarán; O’Dwyer, Tom; Mockler, David; Moran, Jonathan; O’Donnell, Dearbhaile M.; Broderick, Julie

doi:10.1007/s00520-018-4305-z

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“…While starting a new routine can be a challenge, this may, however, be an opportunity to continue to support cancer survivors to focus on healthy behaviors, such as engaging in physical activity, reducing sedentary time, consuming a healthy diet, and obtaining sufficient sleep. Distanced-based interventions including eHealth technology has shown promise in supporting cancer survivors to increase their physical activity [16,17] and may provide survivors a mechanism for empowerment and control during this pandemic.…”

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Addressing the needs of cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic

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“…Earlier systematic reviews and meta‐analyses on digital interventions among cancer patients or survivors have covered information and resources delivery, self‐management of the symptoms, physical activities and healthy living promotion, and social support in different stages of cancer care . In addition, a number of systematic reviews have highlighted the importance of digital interventions in improving cancer screening as well as QoL of cancer caregivers .…”

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Digital interventions to facilitate patient‐provider communication in cancer care: A systematic review

2020

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Objective: Patient-provider communication is a critical component of cancer care. Digital tools have been applied to facilitate cancer care and patient-provider communication. However, to date, there is no systematic review on this growing body of literature. The objective of this study is to identify the existing digital interventions to improve patient-provider communication among cancer patients and survivors, summarize their characteristics, and synthesize the outcomes of these interventions. Methods: We searched the databases of PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines with the following criteria: (a) empirical studies focusing on digital interventions to facilitate communication between cancer patients or survivors and their health care providers, (b) reporting qualitative or quantitative health outcomes of the cancer patients or survivors after the digital intervention, and (c) English articles published after 2000. Results: The initial literature search generated 1006 articles; only 13 met the inclusion criteria. Most of the studies were conducted among breast, prostate, and lung cancer patients. Ten out of 13 studies used randomized controlled trials to evaluate intervention efficacy. The outcomes assessed included symptoms reporting and management, decision making, distress and quality of life, and utilization of health care. Most studies reported positive outcomes following the interventions. Conclusions: The existing evidence on the number, characteristics, and outcomes of digital interventions to improve patient-provider communication suggests the preliminary efficacy of such interventions. It is essential to develop and implement more evidence-based digital interventions to engage patients, enhance patient-provider communication, and facilitate patient-centered decision making to improve patientcentered health outcomes, especially in underserved communities of cancer patients and survivors. K E Y W O R D S cancer patients, cancer survivors, digital intervention, patient-provider communication, review

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“…Reviews of digital health interventions for behaviour change suggest that some level of human support is important for e cacy (27,28). E-Health interventions utilizing some of these techniques to support prostate, colorectal, breast, and leukemia cancer populations have already been trialed with good effects in terms of improved physical activity levels and reduced sedentary behaviour (24,(29)(30)(31)(32).…”

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Evaluating a web- and telephone-based personalised exercise intervention for individuals living with metastatic prostate cancer (ExerciseGuide): protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial

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Introduction:Preliminary research has shown the effectiveness of supervised exercise-based interventions in alleviating sequela resulting from metastatic prostate cancer. Despite this, many individuals do not engage in sufficient exercise to gain the benefits. There are many barriers which limit the uptake of face-to-face exercise in this population including lack of suitable facilities, remoteness, access to experts, significant fatigue, urinary incontinence, and motivation. Technology-enabled interventions offer a distance-based alternative. This protocol describes a pilot two-armed randomised controlled study that will investigate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an online exercise and behavioural change tool (ExerciseGuide) among individuals with metastatic prostate cancer.Methods:Sixty-six participants with histologically diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer will be randomised into either the eight-week intervention or a wait-list control. The intervention arm will have access to a tailored website, remote supervision, and three tele-coaching sessions to enhance support and adherence. Algorithms will individually prescribe resistance and aerobic exercise based upon factors such as metastasis location, pain, fatigue, confidence, and current exercise levels. Behavioural change strategies and education on exercise benefits, safety and lifestyle are also tailored through the website. The primary outcome will be intervention feasibility (safety, usability, acceptability, adherence). Secondary exploratory outcomes include changes in physical activity, quality of life, sleep, and physical function. Outcomes will be measured at baseline and week 9.Discussion:The study aims to determine the potential feasibility of an online remotely-monitored exercise intervention developed for individuals with metastatic prostate cancer. If feasible, this pilot intervention will inform the design and implementation of further distance-based interventions.Trial registration: ANZCTR, ACTRN12614001268639. Registered 10th December 2018, https://anzctr.org.au/ACTRN12618001979246.aspxProtocol issue: Version 1 (9th March 2020).

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The use of eHealth to promote physical activity in cancer survivors: a systematic review

Cited by 127 publications

References 35 publications

Addressing the needs of cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Addressing the needs of cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Digital interventions to facilitate patient‐provider communication in cancer care: A systematic review

Evaluating a web- and telephone-based personalised exercise intervention for individuals living with metastatic prostate cancer (ExerciseGuide): protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial

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