Oncologic treatment support via a dedicated mobile app: a prospective feasibility evaluation (OPTIMISE-1).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health (mhealth) is gaining interest, with mobile devices and apps being ever more available among medical facilities and patients. However, in the field of radiation oncology, the medical benefits of mhealth apps are still underexplored. As an additional approach to patient care during radiotherapy, we designed a mobile treatment surveillance app based on patient-reported outcomes.

Objective

We aimed to examine the feasibility of app-based treatment surveillance in patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT). Alongside technical practicability and acceptance, we assessed patient satisfaction and quality of life during treatment.

Methods

This prospective single-center study was performed at Heidelberg University Hospital between August 2018 and January 202

SUBMITTER: Schunn FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11111550 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature