The role of Connected Health technologies in supporting families affected by paediatric cancer: A Systematic Review
A partir d’une revue systématique de la littérature (16 études), cette étude analyse l’intérêt des technologies de e-santé pour aider les familles ayant un enfant atteint d’un cancer
Objectives : Families impacted by paediatric cancer are met with logistical, financial and psychological impacts, with SARS?CoV?2 creating additional barriers and stressors for these families. Connected health (CH) may facilitate cancer care. The objective of the present study was to systematically review CH for families/informal caregivers affected by paediatric cancer. Methods : Using search terms relating to: (1) paediatric cancer, (2) family/caregivers, and (3) CH, the databases of PsycINFO, Pubmed, EMBASE and Web of Science were searched. Inclusion criteria included an evaluation of CH technologies for supportive care for families/caregivers affected by paediatric cancer at any stage of treatment or survivorship. Results : Sixteen studies met inclusion criteria. CH was primarily web?based (n=6), however smartphone applications (n=5), telehealth (n=2) and online groups (n=3) were utilised. Intervention areas included psycho?social (n=6), health and information provision (n=8) and palliative care (n=2). Conclusions : While limited studies have evaluated the impact of CH on families living with paediatric cancer, emerging evidence suggests potential benefits. More evidenced?based interventions are required.
Psycho-Oncology 2020