Cancer Survivors' Receptiveness to Digital Technology-Supported Physical Rehabilitation and the Implications for Design: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity is associated with a positive prognosis in cancer survivors and may decrease the risk of adverse effects of treatment. Accordingly, physical activity programs are recommended as a part of cancer rehabilitation services. Digital technology may support cancer survivors in increasing their level of physical activity and increase the reach or efficiency of cancer rehabilitation services, yet it also comes with a range of challenges.

Objective

The aim of this qualitative study was to explore cancer survivors' receptiveness to using digital technology as a mode of support to increase their physical activity in a municipality-based cancer rehabilitation setting.

Methods

Semistructured interviews were conducted with 11 cancer survivors (3 males, 8

SUBMITTER: Rossen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7439140 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature