Abstract
Purpose
To identify and review the nature, scope and use of web-based interventions for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC).
Method
A scoping review guided by the methodological framework described by the Joanna Briggs Institute was performed to review empirical studies and websites. Seven electronic databases (CINAHL, Medline, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane, PubMed and PsycInfo) were searched from 2010 to 2020, data extracted and synthesised using thematic analysis. The Google search engine was employed, identifying the first 100 websites, using the search term head and neck cancer. Websites meeting eligibility criteria were assessed using the QUEST analysis tool, and descriptively summarised.
Results
Thirteen empirical studies and 32 websites were included. As identified by empirical studies, web-based interventions were developed to provide (1) patient information on HNC and related treatments, (2) advice and support during treatment and (3) management strategies promoting adjustment to life with and beyond HNC. The reviewed websites provided minimal information to aid shared decision-making and facilitate preparedness for treatment, with few utilising patient narratives. Web-based interventions for HNC patients were mainly text based and focused on survivorship.
Conclusions
There is a paucity of theory-based, co-designed web-based interventions using patient narratives.
To identify and review the nature, scope and use of web-based interventions for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC).
Method
A scoping review guided by the methodological framework described by the Joanna Briggs Institute was performed to review empirical studies and websites. Seven electronic databases (CINAHL, Medline, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane, PubMed and PsycInfo) were searched from 2010 to 2020, data extracted and synthesised using thematic analysis. The Google search engine was employed, identifying the first 100 websites, using the search term head and neck cancer. Websites meeting eligibility criteria were assessed using the QUEST analysis tool, and descriptively summarised.
Results
Thirteen empirical studies and 32 websites were included. As identified by empirical studies, web-based interventions were developed to provide (1) patient information on HNC and related treatments, (2) advice and support during treatment and (3) management strategies promoting adjustment to life with and beyond HNC. The reviewed websites provided minimal information to aid shared decision-making and facilitate preparedness for treatment, with few utilising patient narratives. Web-based interventions for HNC patients were mainly text based and focused on survivorship.
Conclusions
There is a paucity of theory-based, co-designed web-based interventions using patient narratives.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1309–1326 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Journal of Cancer Survivorship |
| Volume | 17 |
| Early online date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2023 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Patient preferences
- Head and neck cancer
- Online resources
- Web-based interventions
- Shared decision-making
- Scoping Review
Access to Document
- Availability and use of web-based interventions for patients with head and neck cancer: a scoping review
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