Formative research and design for a mobile health platform for oral cancer screening and detection (OC-DETECT)-a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Oral cancer (OC) in India accounts for one-third of the global burden of OC cases and mortality and is the third most frequent cancer in India. This study details formative research conducted to inform the design of a prototype mobile health platform that would consist of a participant-side mHealth screening app and a clinician side (a desktop-facing interface). The initial design included a risk assessment for general health as well as alcohol and tobacco habits, followed by a tool to upload digital images of the oral cavity taken with a mobile phone. The physician could then review the images remotely and make a provisional diagnosis.

Methods

E-Surveys were distributed to healthcare providers associated with the Indian Cancer Society in New Delhi (n = 1

SUBMITTER: Isaacs KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12908169 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature