E-associations and cancer patients information in time of coronavirus. Case : ‘patients en réseau’ in France

Date de réception : 18/11/2020 Date d'acceptation : 08/02/2021

Abstract

In a qualitative approach and using semi-direct interviews with a sample of the members of the e-association 'patients en réseau', this work attempts to examine the nature of the information needs expressed by cancer patients during the coronavirus crisis in France, and analyze the digital devices made available to them by their associations to satisfy them. The results of this research reflect the role of new information and communication technologies in associative information actions, and their indispensability in plans to combat health crisis situations in this case pandemic context.