Using Web-Based Interventions to Support Caregivers of Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review

作者：Kaltenbaugh Donna J^*; Klem Mary Lou; Hu Lu; Turi Eleanor; Haines Alice J; Lingler Jennifer Hagerty

来源：Oncology Nursing Forum, 2015, 42(2): 156-164.

DOI：10.1188/15.ONF.156-164

• caregivers
• Internet
• neoplasms

Purpose/Objectives: To explore the literature to examine the physical, social, psychological, financial, usability, and feasibility outcomes of web-based interventions on caregivers of people with cancer and to identify potential trends in this body of evidence.
Data Sources: PubMed, CINAHL (R), PsycINFO (R), and Inspec.
Data Synthesis: Six articles met inclusion criteria. Across studies, most caregivers were middle-aged female spouses with some college attendance who felt "somewhat comfortable" using the Internet. Caregiver interventions used single- and multicomponent services and reduced negative mood.
Conclusions: Web-based caregiver interventions can be beneficial in offering information and support and may positively influence the social and psychological outcomes in this population.
Implications for Nursing: Many studies described caregiver Internet usage and interventional perceptions and needs, but few have examined the impact of web-based interventions on caregivers. More research is needed to produce high-quality evidence in this population.

• 出版日期2015-3