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Table 6 Technology-enabled keep in touch activities endorsed by family members (N = 28) and patients (N = 7)

From: Keep in Touch (KIT): feasibility of using internet-based communication and information technology in palliative care

Using the computer with internet access helped mea:

Family members N (%)

Patient N (%)

Connect with someone who is important to me

23 (82.1)

7 (100.0)

Share important thoughts or feelings with someone

23 (82.1)

5 (71.4)

Remain part of the lives of people who are close to me

24 (85.7)

6 (85.7)

Feel part of normal life

22 (78.6)

7 (100.0)

Keep family or friends informed

26 (92.9)

5 (71.4)

Involve family and/or friends in discussions about my (or my family member’s) care

17 (60.7)

1 (14.3)

Be part of events or moments that are important to me

16 (57.1)

3 (42.9)

Other

8 (28.6)

1 (14.3)

  1. aParticipants could endorse more than one item