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Deursen, L. van; Aardoom, J.J.; Alblas, E.E.; Struijs, J.N.; Chavannes, N.H.; Vaart, R. van der (2023)

Exploring colorectal cancer survivors' perspectives on improving care delivery and the role of e-health technology: a qualitative study

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PurposeThe purpose of this study was to gather insights from colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors on how to improve care for CRC survivors and how e-health technology could be utilized to improve CRC care delivery.MethodsThree semi-structured focus groups were held with sixteen CRC survivors. To initiate the discussion, an online registration form and two vignettes were used. The data was analyzed using the framework method.ResultsBased on survivors' experiences, five themes were identified as opportunities for improving CRC care delivery. These themes include better recognition of complaints and faster referrals, more information as part of the care delivery, more guidance and monitoring of health outcomes, more collaboration between practitioners, and more attention for partners and relatives. In addition, survivors expressed opportunities for using e-health to facilitate information provision, improve communication, and monitor survivors' health conditions.ConclusionSeveral...Show morePurposeThe purpose of this study was to gather insights from colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors on how to improve care for CRC survivors and how e-health technology could be utilized to improve CRC care delivery.MethodsThree semi-structured focus groups were held with sixteen CRC survivors. To initiate the discussion, an online registration form and two vignettes were used. The data was analyzed using the framework method.ResultsBased on survivors' experiences, five themes were identified as opportunities for improving CRC care delivery. These themes include better recognition of complaints and faster referrals, more information as part of the care delivery, more guidance and monitoring of health outcomes, more collaboration between practitioners, and more attention for partners and relatives. In addition, survivors expressed opportunities for using e-health to facilitate information provision, improve communication, and monitor survivors' health conditions.ConclusionSeveral suggestions for improvement of CRC care delivery were identified. These often translated into possibilities for e-health to support or improve CRC care delivery. The ideas of survivors align with the vast array of existing e-health resources that can be utilized to enhance CRC care delivery. Therefore, the next step involves addressing the implementation gap between the needs of stakeholders, such as CRC survivors and healthcare providers, and the e-health tools currently available in clinical practice.Show less
E-health
Digital
Telemedicine
M-health
Colorectal cancer
Quality
Care pathway
Clinical pathway
Qualitative research
Patient journey
All authors
Deursen, L. van; Aardoom, J.J.; Alblas, E.E.; Struijs, J.N.; Chavannes, N.H.; Vaart, R. van der
Date
2023-09-01
Journal
Supportive Care in Cancer
Volume
31
Issue
9
DOI
doi:10.1007/s00520-023-08007-8