The influence of telehealth-based interventions in patients with cancer in the digital era of society 5.0: A literature review

Riven Karundeng; Yati Afiyanti; Sigit Mulyono

doi:10.33024/minh.v7i8.639

Authors

Riven Karundeng Fakultas Ilmu Keperawatan Universitas Indonesia
Yati Afiyanti Fakultas Ilmu Keperawatan Universitas Indonesia
Sigit Mulyono Fakultas Ilmu Keperawatan Universitas Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33024/minh.v7i8.639

Keywords:

Cancer, Digital, Remote, Telehealth

Abstract

Background: Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells, which can result in death if not managed. It is important for cancer patients to be able to participate in long-term treatment programs. Therefore, a good support system, healthcare professionals' support, and the utilization of information technology in healthcare services are needed. The management of cancer is also expected to adapt to the era of Society 5.0. The use of Telehealth has been recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to support current healthcare services. The implementation of the combination of telehealth is expected to be a solution for holistic cancer care in the digital era.

Purpose: To explore the effectiveness of telehealth-based interventions on cancer patients in the digital era of society 5.0.

Method: Literature review using online databases such as Sage Journals, Science Direct, Clinical Key Nursing, and PubMed. Inclusion criteria: articles on the application of telehealth for cancer patients, available in full text in English, published between 2020-2023. Exclusion criteria: articles published before 2020, articles that do not discuss telehealth in cancer patients, and literature review studies.

Results: Analysis of the 13 articles used shows the important role of combining telehealth (telenursing, telepalliative, telerehabilitation, teleoncology), which is beneficial not only for cancer patients but also for nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing good quality, safe, effective, and efficient healthcare services in the digital era of society 5.0.

Conclusion: Telehealth-based cancer rehabilitation demonstrates a positive impact that warrants further evaluation and study.

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