Analysis of the Relationship Between Rural-Urban Status and Use of Digital Health Technology Among Older Cancer Survivors Based on the Health Information National Trends Survey: Cross-Sectional Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Though telehealth has been a promising avenue for engaging cancer survivors with health care and lifestyle programming, older and rural-dwelling cancer survivors may have additional challenges in accessing digital devices and tools that have not yet been described. This study aimed to use a robust, nationally representative sample collected in 2022 to provide an updated view of digital technology use and the use of technology for health in this population.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the prevalence of digital technology use for health-related activities among older cancer survivors in both rural and urban settings. The primary outcomes of interest included (1) internet access and use for health-related activities, (2) digital device ownership and use as

SUBMITTER: Werts-Pelter SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11896560 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature