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Optimizing cancer care through mobile health.
Bassel Odeh1, Reem Kayyali, Shereen Nabhani-Gebara
1Drug Discovery, Delivery and Patient Care (DDDPC) Centre, School of Pharmacy and Chemistry, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, UK, B.Odeh@Kingston.ac.uk.
Summary
Mobile health (m-Health) offers solutions for cancer survivors
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Digital Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Cancer survival rates are rising globally, leading to a growing population of cancer survivors.
- Many cancer survivors experience unmet supportive care needs and long-term adverse effects.
- Current cancer care management can be improved to better address patient needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of mobile health (m-Health) in optimizing cancer care delivery and management.
- To highlight how m-Health can support cancer survivors and healthcare professionals.
- To review the role of m-Health in various aspects of cancer care, including symptom management and patient support.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on the application of mobile health technologies in cancer care.
- Analysis of existing m-Health functionalities for cancer patient support.
- Examination of regulatory guidelines for m-Health in healthcare.
Main Results:
- m-Health provides a platform for enhanced patient-provider communication and support.
- Applications include managing treatment side effects, promoting medication adherence, and delivering health information.
- m-Health facilitates cancer care planning, follow-up, and can aid in early detection and diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- m-Health presents a significant opportunity to improve supportive care for cancer survivors.
- Technology integration, specifically m-Health, can optimize the delivery of cancer care services.
- Regulatory frameworks are essential for ensuring the safe and effective implementation of m-Health in oncology.
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