Oncologists' Perceptions of a Digital Tool to Improve Cancer Survivors' Cardiovascular Health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular (CV) disease continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality with higher rates among cancer survivors than in the general population.

Objective

This study was aimed to understand oncology providers' attitudes toward a digital CV health tool, delivered via a tablet, to promote CV health in cancer survivors.

Methods

Using qualitative methods, 14 oncologists, from community and academic practice sites, were interviewed while they used the tool. Interviews were videotaped then analyzed using NVivo 11 software. Themes were inductively developed from the interviews.

Results

Three major themes emerged from the interviews as follows: (1) system functionality, (2) facilitators and barriers to integration, and (3) appropriate end-user

SUBMITTER: Kelley M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11326518 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature