Exploring supportive care and information needs through a proposed eHealth application among melanoma patients undergoing systemic therapy: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During and after systemic therapy, patients with high risk and advanced melanoma experience challenges regarding cancer-related symptoms, treatment-related adverse events, and an impact of these symptoms on their physical and psychosocial well-being. Few studies have investigated the specific needs of these patients and the potential role of eHealth applications in meeting those needs.

Objective

To explore the supportive care and information needs of high risk and advanced melanoma patients, and how these needs can be supported by eHealth applications.

Methods

In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews with high risk and advanced melanoma patients during or after systemic treatment were conducted to understand their needs and requirements as poss

SUBMITTER: Fraterman I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9119379 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature