Supporting the wellbeing of oncodriven lung cancer patients online: a qualitative study

Harrison, Virginia; Jones, Katie; Hyde, Caroline; Doshi, Deepa; Terry, Angela and Montague, Debra (2024). Supporting the wellbeing of oncodriven lung cancer patients online: a qualitative study. Lung Cancer, 190(1), article no. 107697.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lungcan.2024.107697

Abstract

Oncodriven lung cancer (OLC) patients experience elevated levels of psychological distress, however there is a dearth of research into the wellbeing needs of this patient group. Furthermore, few receive adequate mental health support, and many are unaware of what wellbeing-related support is available. As quality of life is related to treatment adherence and outcomes, it is imperative we understand the needs of these patients, and establish ways to better support them. eHealth offers a potentially scalable solution to improving awareness of and access to support, and has been shown to be efficacious and acceptable for an array of different health conditions. This study aimed to qualitatively explore the potential acceptability of eHealth for OLC patients, and identify the specific wellbeing needs that could be met via online support.