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Cancer Survivors' Evolving Perceptions of a New Supportive Virtual Program
Alexandra Robb1, Tyler L Brown2, Andrew Durand1,3
1Ingram School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 2M7, Canada.
Current Oncology (Toronto, Ont.)
|November 10, 2022
Summary
Cancer survivors
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Psychosocial Support
- Digital Health
Background:
- Cancer survivorship presents unique psychosocial challenges.
- Virtual support programs offer accessible avenues for care.
- Understanding patient perceptions is crucial for program optimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore cancer survivors' evolving perceptions of a virtual supportive program.
- To identify key factors influencing satisfaction with online cancer survivorship resources.
- To assess the impact of virtual delivery on perceived support and information relevance.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study design.
- Purposive sampling of 10 cancer survivors.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted at three time points (pre-program, mid-program, post-program).
- Thematic analysis of transcribed interviews.
Main Results:
- Three emergent themes: trustworthiness of information, normalization of experiences, and virtual delivery challenges.
- Consistent appreciation for efficient, health-safe virtual delivery and expert guidance.
- Divergent perceptions regarding the depth of virtual connections and topic relevance over time.
- Participants valued timely information and weekly support sessions.
Conclusions:
- Virtual support programs can effectively deliver timely survivorship information and normalize experiences.
- Addressing potential drawbacks of virtual connection superficiality and ensuring topic relevance is key.
- Continuous evaluation of participant perceptions can inform person-centered program development.
- Future research should focus on co-design and situation-responsive strategies for optimal cancer support.
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