Delemere, Emma and Maguire, Rebecca (2021) The role of Connected Health technologies in supporting families affected by paediatric cancer: A systematic review. Psycho-Oncology, 30 (1). pp. 3-15. ISSN 1099-1611
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Abstract
Objectives: Families impacted by paediatric cancer are met with logistical, financial
and psychological impacts, with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus two
creating additional barriers and stressors for these families. Connected Health (CH)
may facilitate cancer care. The objective of the present study was to systematically
review CH for families/informal caregivers affected by paediatric cancer.
Methods: Using search terms relating to: (1) paediatric cancer, (2) family/caregivers
and (3) CH, the databases of PsycINFO, Pubmed, EMBASE and Web of Science were
searched. Inclusion criteria included an evaluation of CH technologies for supportive
care for families/caregivers affected by paediatric cancer at any stage of
treatment or survivorship.
Results: Sixteen studies met inclusion criteria. CH was primarily web‐based (n ¼ 6),
however smartphone applications (n ¼ 5), telehealth (n ¼ 2) and online groups (n ¼
3) were utilised. Intervention areas included psycho‐social (n ¼ 6), health and information
provision (n ¼ 8) and palliative care (n ¼ 2).
Conclusions: While limited studies have evaluated the impact of CH on families
living with paediatric cancer, emerging evidence suggests potential benefits. More
evidenced‐based interventions are required.
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | cancer, children,;Connected Health; ehealth, family; oncology; paediatric cancer; parents; psychosocial support; |
Academic Unit: | Assisting Living & Learning,ALL institute Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology Faculty of Science and Engineering > Research Institutes > Human Health Institute |
Item ID: | 16379 |
Identification Number: | 10.1002/pon.5542 |
Depositing User: | Rebecca Maguire |
Date Deposited: | 28 Jul 2022 14:59 |
Journal or Publication Title: | Psycho-Oncology |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Refereed: | Yes |
Funders: | Advanced Networks for Sustainable Societies Centre for Research |
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URI: | https://mu.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/16379 |
Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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