ArticleJournal of geriatric oncology2025
Technology ownership, use, and perceptions of web-based program design features for older adults prescribed oral anticancer medication.
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- Health Promotion and Digital Tools: Analysis of Consumer Demands.Yonago acta medica · 2025Article
- Perceptions of oncology healthcare professional providing care to older adults prescribed oral anticancer medications in the United States: A qualitative study.Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionOlder adults are often prescribed oral anticancer agents (OAAs). Technology-based interventions may offer medication and symptom support. We aimed to evaluate technology ownership, use, and preferred design features of a supportive web-based program using a multimethod design utilizing surveys and semi-structured interviews. MATERIALS AND
methodsPatients were recruited from a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Eligibility included those: (1) ≥65 years of age; (2) prescribed a Food and Drug Administration-approved OAA; (3) English speaking; (4) able/willing to complete telephone interviews. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Cohen's Kappa was used to evaluate inter-rater reliability and calculated at 0.87.
resultsParticipants (N = 30) were predominantly female (70 %), White (83.3 %), with metastatic disease (90 %). The mean age was 74.9 years. Ninety percent owned a smartphone, 66.7 % owned a tablet, and 90 % owned a computer. Nearly 57 % reported using smartphones frequently for cancer-related purposes. Four themes with corresponding subthemes were identified: (1) comfort with technology; (2) reasons for technology use for health-related purposes (research of cancer, cancer treatment, and related symptoms/side effects; using the portal to manage health; and appointment and medication reminders); (3) recommended design features for a web-based program (OAA medication-specific information; calendars & medication alarms/reminders; symptom management & symptom trackers; and tutorials and testimonials); and (4) adaptations for older adults (simple navigation; larger font; use of layperson's terms; use of pictures, graphics, and color coding; and voice activation). DISCUSSION: Older adults use technology for health-related purposes. Specific web-design features and adaptations are needed to enhance usability among older adults.
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