Teresa Corbett|Karmpaul Singh|Liz Payne|Katherine Bradbury|Claire Foster|Eila Watson|Alison Richardson|Paul Little|Lucy Yardley
Understanding acceptability of and engagement with Web?based interventions aiming to improve quality of life in cancer survivors: A synthesis of current research
University of Southampton|University of Southampton|University of Southampton|University of Southampton|University of Southampton|Oxford Brookes University|University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust|University of Southampton|Broadmoor Hospital|University of Oxford|University of Southampton
abstract objective review sought summarize existing knowledge inform development online intervention aims improve quality life cancer treatment methods inform intervention searched studies relating webbased interventions designed improve quality life adults completed primary treatment breast prostate colorectal cancer 3 common cancers impact large number cancer survivors included variety study designs qualitative research feasibilitypilot trials randomized trials process evaluations extracted available information regarding intervention characteristics experiences outcomes data synthesized textual qualitative data analyzed using thematic analysis results fiftyseven full text articles assessed eligibility 16 papers describing 9 interventions analyzed findings suggest cancer survivors value interventions offer content specific changing needs delivered right stage cancer trajectory social networking features always provide added benefit behavior change techniques need implemented carefully avoid potential negative consequences users conclusions future work aim identify appropriate strategies promoting health behavior change well optimal stage cancer survivorship facilitate intervention delivery clinical implications development webbased interventions cancer survivors requires exploration better understand interventions carefully designed match groups unique needs capabilities user involvement development may help ensure interventions accessible perceived useful appropriate challenges faced different stages cancer survivorship trajectory