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Mobile applications in radiation oncology-current choices and future potentials
Stefan Janssen1,2, Rami A El Shafie3, Arne M Ruder4
1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany. stefan.janssen@uksh.de.
Summary
Mobile apps for radiation oncology research are scarce in public marketplaces. Most patient-focused apps document outcomes, while HCP apps aid dose calculations, but availability remains limited.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Informatics
- Digital Health
Background:
- Mobile applications are increasingly utilized in healthcare.
- Radiation oncology is exploring digital tools for patient care and research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review scientific literature on radiation oncology mobile applications.
- To evaluate characteristics of available commercial radiation oncology apps.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review using PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and society meetings.
- Searched App Store and Play Store for radiation oncology apps for patients and healthcare professionals (HCP).
Main Results:
- Identified 38 publications detailing 32 patient-focused apps (primarily for electronic patient-reported outcomes - ePROs) and 6 HCP-focused apps.
- Found 26 radiation oncology apps in marketplaces, predominantly for HCP dose calculations.
Conclusions:
- Radiation oncology apps developed for research are seldom accessible to patients and HCP in public app marketplaces.
- Limited availability hinders the widespread adoption of mobile health tools in radiation oncology practice and research.
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