Use of the internet by breast cancer patients

Scientific Research and Essays

Mojgan Afshari¹ 

关键词:  ;    Internet use;    breast cancer;    psychological factors;    social factors;    knowledge;    skill;    access;    attitude toward internet;    culture;    trust.;   

DOI  :  10.5897/SRE11.713

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Academic Journals

【 摘 要 】

This article reports on the literature associated with Internet use by breast cancer patients. Reviewing the literature indicates that breast cancer patients can use the Internet as a source of information, social support, shared experience, empowerment, positive role models, professional support and patient advocacy. Also, studies reveal that a number of factors such as patients’ personal characteristics, computer competence, computer access, attitudes of patients toward Internet and trust influence patients’ decisions to use Internet to get cancer related information. It is suggested that health care providers should help patients to understand the role of Internet in their health care. Furthermore, they should encourage them to learn and use a credentialed website that is comprehensive and regularly updated by objective and unbiased experts to assist them in coping with their disease.

【 授权许可】

CC BY