Abstract PR005: Preferences of older cancer survivors for integration of remote activity monitoring using wearable devices

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Abstract Purpose: To describe the preferences for integration of wearable devices into their healthcare to remotely monitor physical activity among older adult cancer survivors. Methods: 89 cancer survivors, aged 65 and older, completed our preferences for wearable devices in healthcare questionnaire. Participants were asked to self-report demographic information, current physical activity participation, and preferences for inclusion of wearable devices as part of their care plan through a current provider (i.e. physician, physical therapist, etc.). Data are summarized and reported as mean ± standard deviation or percent. Results: Participants were on average 71±5 years old, 59% female, and mostly White, non-Hispanic (93%). 76.2% of participants reporting engaging in 0 days of vigorous intensity physical activity, with 31% reporting no moderate intensity physical activity. 59% of older cancer survivors report they already own a wearable device, with the most common device being a wrist-worn device (93%). For those that do not currently own a device, 94% report they would be interested in owning a wearable device. 94% of older cancer survivors state they would be interested in using a wearable device as part of their usual care plan for their provider to remotely monitor their health. 88% report having no privacy concerns with sharing their wearable data with their healthcare provider. Participants report they would be willing to purchase their own monitor if it meant future out of pocket healthcare costs (81%) or reduced time investment to travel to the clinic (63%). Conclusions: Results indicate older cancer survivors are interested in their care team remotely monitoring their activity levels. Further, the majority of older cancer survivors report they are willing to purchase their own device. Future research is warranted to determine an implementation plan to integrate these devices into current clinic workflows and determine optimal interaction among patients and providers. Citation Format: Whitney A. Morelli, Kelly Clohesey, Jessica Liu. Preferences of older cancer survivors for integration of remote activity monitoring using wearable devices [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 16th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2023 Sep 29-Oct 2;Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2023;32(12 Suppl):Abstract nr PR005.