Development of a supportive care needs eHealth application for patients with cervical cancer undergoing surgery: a feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To inform the development of an eHealth application for patients with cervical cancer for monitoring supportive care needs, perceived care supply and quality of life.

Methods

A mixed-method design was used. The 19-month process involved five phases: (1) a literature review to screen the components of applications, (2) a cross-sectional needs assessment for patients with cervical cancer to define the needs and application program frame, (3) expert consultation to refine the draft, (4) software development, and (5) pilot testing and user comment collection. Patients in the intervention group received a 7-day application intervention combined with usual care. Supportive care needs, perceived care supply, quality of life and user's additional comments were collected.

SUBMITTER: Song Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10763441 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature