Mobile Health in Oncology: A Patient Survey About App-Assisted Cancer Care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the last decade, the health care sector has been enriched by numerous innovations such as apps and connected devices that assist users in weight reduction and diabetes management. However, only a few native apps in the oncological context exist, which support patients during treatment and aftercare.

Objective

The objective of this study was to analyze patients' acceptance regarding app use and to investigate the functions of an oncological app that are most required, and the primary reasons for patients to refuse app-assisted cancer care.

Methods

We designed and conducted a survey with 23 questions, inquiring patients about their technical knowledge and equipment, as well as the possible advantages and disadvantages, data transfer, and general functional

SUBMITTER: Kessel KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5489709 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature