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Elizabeth Y Wang1,2, Rebecca E Graff1, June M Chan1
1University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States.
JMIR Cancer
|November 10, 2020
Summary
Web-based lifestyle interventions for prostate cancer survivors are more intuitive when tailored to individual needs and supported by key motivators. Optimizing technology and health literacy enhances engagement and long-term habit changes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Digital Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Prostate cancer survivors can improve quality of life and prognosis through exercise and diet.
- Limited research exists on web-based lifestyle interventions for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop a grounded theory of web-based engagement for prostate cancer survivors.
- Analyze experiences within the Community of Wellness 12-week trial.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory analysis of focus group transcripts from 20 prostate cancer survivors.
- Utilized open, axial, and selective coding, with embodied categorization and constant comparative methods.
Main Results:
- Identified 5 key factors influencing engagement: environment, motivation, preparedness, program design, and support.
- These factors impact survivors' long-term impressions and health habits.
Conclusions:
- Web-based interventions are more intuitive with optimized technology/health literacy and tailored design.
- Leveraging motivators and environmental factors can improve engagement in prostate cancer survivorship programs.
Keywords:
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