Caring for the person with cancer and the role of digital technology in supporting carers.
Natalie L HeynsberghMari BottiLeila HeckelPatricia M LivingstonPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2018)
Carers require support during the caring period to help balance their own needs with the needs of the person receiving cancer treatment. Digital technology may provide an opportunity to deliver support to carers; however, further research is needed to assess the appropriateness of these interventions to inform improved health outcomes for this vulnerable group.