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Objective
Prostate cancer survivors are increasingly turning to online communities for support. This study explored predictors of and barriers to use.
Methods
A prospective survey of 141 Australian prostate cancer survivors assessed sociodemographic, clinical, psychosocial, and attitudinal characteristics associated with intention to use, and subsequent use of online communities.
Results
The...
Objective
Online prostate cancer communities (OPCaCs) have emerged as a new source of support, not bounded by geographic barriers, for men living with prostate cancer. This scoping review mapped the existing literature to explore the characteristics and benefits of OPCaCs, identify knowledge gaps, and direct future research.
Methods
A six‐step methodological framework for scoping reviews was followed...
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