Companionship and Sharing Create Social Connections of an Online Community-Based Intervention for Patients with Cancer Receiving Outpatient Care: Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Online communities, platforms that facilitate social connections, have gained attention in the medical field, particularly for their potential to support patients. However, there is currently no online community specifically designed for patients with cancer receiving outpatient care. This study introduces a customized online community aimed at providing companionship and sharing to enhance the quality of life (QOL) among these patients.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and initial effectiveness of a newly developed online community app in improving the QOL of patients with cancer receiving outpatient care.

Methods

This pilot intervention-only study involved patients with cancer participating in a 4-week online community int

SUBMITTER: He Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12331361 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature