1. AYAs' online information and eHealth needs: A comparison with healthcare professionals' perceptions
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Daniëlle L. van deGraaf, Carla Vlooswijk, Nadine Bol, Emiel J. Krahmer, Rhodé Bijlsma, Suzanne Kaal, Sophia H. E. Sleeman, Winette T. A. van derGraaf, Olga Husson, and Mies C. vanEenbergen
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adolescent ,AYA ,cancer ,eHealth ,healthcare professional ,online information needs ,Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens ,RC254-282 - Abstract
Abstract Background Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) diagnosed with cancer fulfill their cancer‐related information needs often via the Internet. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) have a crucial role in guiding patients in finding appropriate online information and eHealth sources, a role that is often overlooked. Misperceptions of AYAs' needs by HCPs may lead to suboptimal guidance. We aimed to examine the extent to which AYAs' online information and eHealth needs corresponded with HCPs' perceptions of these needs. Methods Two cross‐sectional online surveys (AYAs, n = 299; HCP, n = 80) on online information and eHealth needs were conducted. HCPs provided indications of their perceptions of AYA's needs. Results AYAs reported significantly more online information needs compared with HCPs' perceptions regarding: survival rates (AYA = 69%, HCP = 35%, p
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- 2023
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