Shirley M Bluethmann1,2,3, Kisha I Coa4, Catherine M Alfano5, Bradford W Hesse6. 1. Public Health Sciences The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 500 University Drive, T3424, Hershey, PA, 17033, USA. szb332@psu.edu. 2. Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA. szb332@psu.edu. 3. Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, USA. szb332@psu.edu. 4. ICF International, Rockville, MD, USA. 5. Survivorship, American Cancer Society, Inc., Washington, DC, USA. 6. Public Health Sciences The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 500 University Drive, T3424, Hershey, PA, 17033, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF STUDY: Of 15.5 million US cancer survivors, 80% are ≥ 55 years. Supporting older patients in care self-management through electronic health information (EHI) exchange may enhance recovery. We assessed: (1) perceived importance of EHI access to adults ≥ 55 years (incl survivors) and (2) age-related preferences for EHI exchange. RECENT FINDINGS: Older adults are one of the fastest-growing user groups for internet/technologies. Most older adults 55-64 years are active internet users, and use among adults ≥ 65 years is growing quickly as baby boomers mature. Understanding EHI patient-provider exchange preferences may provide opportunities for older patients but also begin to address the future needs of other patient populations, including cancer survivors. We observed a "digital divide" for perceived importance of EHI access and EHI exchange interests. Engaging older adults (i.e., ≥ 75 years) to improve comfort/experience with technologies may support EHI use in self-management. Survivors may have distinct EHI needs/preferences than older adults without cancer history.
PURPOSE OF STUDY: Of 15.5 million US cancer survivors, 80% are ≥ 55 years. Supporting older patients in care self-management through electronic health information (EHI) exchange may enhance recovery. We assessed: (1) perceived importance of EHI access to adults ≥ 55 years (incl survivors) and (2) age-related preferences for EHI exchange. RECENT FINDINGS: Older adults are one of the fastest-growing user groups for internet/technologies. Most older adults 55-64 years are active internet users, and use among adults ≥ 65 years is growing quickly as baby boomers mature. Understanding EHI patient-provider exchange preferences may provide opportunities for older patients but also begin to address the future needs of other patient populations, including cancer survivors. We observed a "digital divide" for perceived importance of EHI access and EHI exchange interests. Engaging older adults (i.e., ≥ 75 years) to improve comfort/experience with technologies may support EHI use in self-management. Survivors may have distinct EHI needs/preferences than older adults without cancer history.
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Cancer informatics; Health information technology; Healthy aging; Self-management
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