@inproceedings{3546238e587d46e2bbbdfd5fe51c7a8b,
title = "Qualitative Assessment of Attitudes Towards Telerehabilitation in Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer",
abstract = "Prostate cancer (PC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality among men. Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) has been shown to increase survival in men with metastatic PC. Despite its efficacy, ADT's long-term use adversely impacts quality of life (QoL) due to multiple side effects. Multimodal cancer rehabilitation (CR) programs improve QoL but face limited uptake. This study explores perspectives of patients with metastatic PC on a Home Automated Telemanagement (HAT) system using semi-structured interviews. Findings indicate that patients appreciated the ease of use, guided exercise content, and progress tracking features of the HAT system. Significant benefits in symptom management, cognitive support, and QoL improvements were reported, suggesting the program's potential for long-term health management. In summary, the HAT system is a promising tool for supporting CR in patients with metastatic PC. Future developments should address technical issues, incorporate motivational elements, and enhance user feedback to optimize patient engagement and satisfaction.",
keywords = "Cancer, Qualitative analysis, Rehabilitation, Telemedicine",
author = "Gabriel, \{Aileen S.\} and Patricia Rocco and Reategui-Rivera, \{C. Mahony\} and Aref Smiley and Jennifer Lloyd and Manish Kohli and Joseph Finkelstein",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2024 The Authors.; 2024 European Federation for Medical Informatics Special Topic Conference, EFMI STC 2024 ; Conference date: 27-11-2024 Through 29-11-2024",
year = "2024",
month = nov,
day = "22",
doi = "10.3233/SHTI241072",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Studies in Health Technology and Informatics",
publisher = "IOS Press BV",
pages = "104--108",
editor = "Lacramioara Stoicu-Tivadar and Arriel Benis and Deserno, \{Thomas M.\} and Bolboaca, \{Sorana D.\} and Kaija Saranto and Mihaela Crisan-Vida and Parisis Gallos and Chirila, \{Oana S.\} and Patrick Weber and George Mihalas and George Mihalas and Oscar Tamburis",
booktitle = "Collaboration across Disciplines for the Health of People, Animals and Ecosystems - Proceedings of the EFMI Special Topic Conference 2024",
}