Mobile Health App for Prostate Cancer Patients on Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Qualitative Usability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) increases the risk of metabolic adverse effects among patients with prostate cancer. The transformative impact of mobile health (mHealth) apps may benefit men managing activity and nutrition at home.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the usability and patient experience of a newly developed mHealth app among prostate cancer patients on ADT and physicians' beliefs about the potential benefits of using this app.

Methods

This study took place over 2 months, beginning in March 2019. A sample of 5 patients (age 45-75 years) initiating ADT participated in a semistructured focus group discussion with a facilitator. The study participants also included 5 specialist physicians who provided in-depth interviews. An institutional

SUBMITTER: Nabi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7671847 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature