Trends of online patient-provider communication among cancer survivors from 2008 to 2017: a digital divide perspective

ConclusionsThis study illustrates an increasing trend in OPPC use among cancer survivors. Significant digital divide barriers also exist in the adoption and diffusion of OPPC.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsOPPC is an important communication channel for cancer survivors and will become more important in the digital era. Targeted interventions to address the digital divide barriers affecting OPPC could be developed to benefit underserved cancer survivors and to bridge health disparities.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research