Use of mobile app "SUPPORT+" to enhance community palliative care in patients with advanced cancer: A prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with advanced cancer often experience symptoms between clinic visits, leading to emergency department admissions. Integrating patient-reported outcome measures into care could enhance symptom monitoring and support.

Aim

This study assesses the feasibility and efficacy of the SUPPORT+ app for monitoring symptoms and providing timely interventions for patients with advanced cancer.

Design

In this prospective feasibility study, patients used the SUPPORT+ app for weekly symptom monitoring over 16 weeks. Participants received self-management advice from the app and timely remote consultations from palliative care nurses. Assessments included questionnaires on psychological stress, app satisfaction, and palliative care knowledge, with medical records rev

SUBMITTER: Chan WL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12214324 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature