| Title | Technology-based interventions for cancer caregivers: Concept analysis |
| Creator | |
| Date Issued | 2021-10-01 |
| Source Publication | JMIR Cancer
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| Volume | 7Issue:4 |
| Abstract | Background: Cancer is a taxing chronic disease that demands substantial care, most of which is shouldered by informal caregivers. As a result, cancer caregivers often have to manage considerable challenges that could result in severe physical and psychological health consequences. Technology-based interventions have the potential to address many, if not all, of the obstacles caregivers encounter while caring for patients with cancer. However, although the application of technology-based interventions is on the rise, the term is seldom defined in research or practice. Considering that the lack of conceptual clarity of the term could compromise the effectiveness of technology-based interventions for cancer caregivers, timely research is needed to bridge this gap. Objective: This study aims to clarify the meaning of technology-based interventions in the context of cancer caregiving and provide a definition that can be used by cancer caregivers, patients, clinicians, and researchers to facilitate evidence-based research and practice. Methods: The 8-step concept analysis method by Walker and Avant was used to analyze the concept of technology-based interventions in the context of cancer caregiving. PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus were searched for studies that examined technology-based interventions for cancer caregivers. Results: The defining attributes of technology-based interventions were recognized as being accessible, affordable, convenient, and user-friendly. On the basis of insights gained on the defining attributes, antecedents to, and consequences of technology-based interventions through the concept analysis process, technology-based interventions were defined as the use of technology to design, develop, and deliver health promotion contents and strategies aimed at inducing or improving positive physical or psychological health outcomes in cancer caregivers. Conclusions: This study clarified the meaning of technology-based interventions in the context of cancer caregiving and provided a clear definition that can be used by caregivers, patients, clinicians, and researchers to facilitate evidence-based oncology practice. A clear conceptualization of technology-based interventions lays foundations for better intervention design and research outcomes, which in turn have the potential to help health care professionals address the needs and preferences of cancer caregivers more cost-effectively. |
| Keyword | Cancer Caregivers Concept analysis Mobile phone Oncology Technology-based interventions |
| DOI | 10.2196/22140 |
| URL | View source |
| Language | 英语English |
| Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-85120180943 |
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| Document Type | Journal article |
| Identifier | http://repository.uic.edu.cn/handle/39GCC9TT/8313 |
| Collection | Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University |
| Corresponding Author | Wang，Jing |
| Affiliation | 1.Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies,School of Nursing,University of Texas,Health Science Center at San Antonio,San Antonio,United States 2.Program of Public Relations and Advertising,Beijing Normal University,Hong Kong Baptist University United International College,Zhuhai,China 3.Department of Humanities,Institute of Technology,Carlow,Ireland 4.School of Nursing,University of Texas,Health Science Center at San Antonio,San Antonio,United States 5.Florida State University,College of Nursing,Tallahassee,United States |
| Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Su，Zhaohui,Li，Xiaoshan,McDonnell，Deanet al. Technology-based interventions for cancer caregivers: Concept analysis[J]. JMIR Cancer, 2021, 7(4). |
| APA | Su，Zhaohui, Li，Xiaoshan, McDonnell，Dean, Fernandez，Andrea A., Flores，Bertha E., & Wang，Jing. (2021). Technology-based interventions for cancer caregivers: Concept analysis. JMIR Cancer, 7(4). |
| MLA | Su，Zhaohui,et al."Technology-based interventions for cancer caregivers: Concept analysis". JMIR Cancer 7.4(2021). |
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