TY - JOUR T1 - The future of telerehabilitation in lung cancer: An observational study investigating technology use JF - European Respiratory Journal JO - Eur Respir J VL - 44 IS - Suppl 58 SP - P616 AU - Catherine Granger AU - Lara Edbrooke AU - Linda Denehy Y1 - 2014/09/01 UR - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/44/Suppl_58/P616.abstract N2 - There is a growing body of evidence supporting the role of exercise in the management of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Home-based rehabilitation may be favourable however limited information is available about technology access and use. Aims To identify 1) proportion of patients with lung cancer who access/use mobile phones, tablets or computers and 2) patient profile of such individuals. Method 23 participants (17male, mean age 67±8yrs) from one tertiary hospital with stage I-III NSCLC 1-13 months post diagnosis completed a technology questionnaire. Additional measures at time of diagnosis included comorbidities, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (function), 6minute walk (exercise capacity) and questionnaires (physical activity, symptoms, mood, quality of life). Results 70% (n=16) of participants had a mobile phone, 4% (n=1) had a tablet and 48% (n=10) had a computer. 30% (n=7) of participants did not have a mobile, tablet or computer; these individuals were older (p=0.01), had greater comorbidities (p=0.03), and worse fatigue (p=0.01) and function (p=0.02). The majority of participants with mobile phones did not have a smart phone (69%) and no participants used internet on their phone. Of the participants with a computer, 36% used the internet daily, all other participants (64%) used the internet once a month or less. 13% rated their computer skills as 'adequate' or higher. Skype and Facebook were only used by one participant. Conclusion Access and use of smart phones, tablets or computers is relatively infrequent in our NSCLC population. Further studies are warranted to explore the acceptability of technology in the delivery of exercise rehabilitation in this population. ER -