Supportive Care in Radiotherapy Based on a Mobile App: Prospective Multicenter Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Consumer electronics and Web-enabled mobile devices are playing an increasing role in patient care, and their use in the oncologic sector opens up promising possibilities in the fields of supportive cancer care and systematic patient follow-up.

Objective

The objective of our study was to assess the acceptance and possible benefits of a mobile app-based concept for supportive care of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.

Methods

In total, 975 patients presenting for radiotherapy due to breast or prostate cancer were screened; of them, 200 owned a smartphone and consented to participate in the survey. Patients were requested to complete a questionnaire at 2 time points: prior to the initiation (T0) and after the completion (T1) of radiotherapy. The questio

SUBMITTER: El Shafie RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6137282 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature