An exploratory study in breast cancer of factors involved in the use and communication with health professionals of Internet information.
Cristian OchoaAida Flix-ValleAnna Casellas-GrauNuria Casanovas-AljaroOlga HerreroEnric C SumallaMaría Lleras de FrutosAgustina SirgoAna RodríguezGloria CamposYolanda ValverdeNoemie TravierJoan Carles MedinaPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)
Both professionals and patients have a protectionist conception of the therapeutic relationship. This attitude tends to dismiss the positive impact that the use of Internet and the new communication tools may have in cancer patients. New resources should provide an "Internet Prescription" and modes of interaction to facilitate a more open digital communication.