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A Mobile App (AMOR Mama) for Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy: Functionality and Usability Study
Flávia Oliveira de Almeida Marques da Cruz1, Edison Tostes Faria2, Pabblo Cardelino Ghobad3
1Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Research Applied to Clinical Practice in Oncology, School of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia (UnB), Brasilia, Brazil.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|October 13, 2021
Summary
This study evaluated the AMOR Mama mobile app for breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. The app was found suitable, demonstrating its potential as an educational health technology.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Digital Health
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Mobile applications offer potential benefits for breast cancer patients, including information access and symptom tracking.
- Clinical validation is crucial before integrating such digital health tools into patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the functionality and usability of the AMOR Mama mobile app.
- To assess the app's suitability for guiding and monitoring breast cancer patients during radiation therapy.
Main Methods:
- A two-step evaluation involving 8 healthcare professionals (nurses, physicians, medical physicists, engineers).
- Methods included a focus group for qualitative feedback and an evaluation tool for quantitative measures.
- A 80% concordance index was the benchmark for app adequacy.
Main Results:
- The AMOR Mama app achieved a concordance index of over 80% for most evaluation criteria.
- The only area below the threshold was the app's adaptability for users with varying educational backgrounds.
Conclusions:
- The AMOR Mama mobile app is deemed suitable for use as an educational health technology for breast cancer patients in radiation therapy.
- Further research with the target population is recommended to assess real-world performance and quality.
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