Evaluation of Mobile Health Technology Interventions for the Postdischarge Management of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) often experience various types and degrees of complications and functional impairment following surgery or radiotherapy. Consequently, these patients require extensive postdischarge rehabilitation, either at home or in the community. Numerous studies have shown the advantages of mobile Health (mHealth) technology in assisting patients with cancer with self-management and rehabilitation during the postdischarge period. However, few reviews have focused on the intervention, management, and evaluation of mHealth technology in postdischarge patients with HNC.

Objective

This study aimed to conduct a scoping review of mHealth technology apps and interventions currently available to patients discharged from hospitals after receivi

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10628684 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature