"Development and validation of a web-based platform for streamlining chemotherapy management in oncology"

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Digital Health
• Patient Adherence

Background:

• Effective chemotherapy management is vital for patient outcomes but presents significant complexity.
• Current challenges in chemotherapy management necessitate innovative solutions for healthcare providers and patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate OncoCare, a web-based platform for streamlined chemotherapy management.
• To assess the platform's impact on healthcare provider satisfaction and patient medication adherence.

Main Methods:

• A user-centric approach guided platform development.
• Part 1: Pre-post study evaluating healthcare provider satisfaction.
• Part 2: Quasi-experimental trial comparing medication adherence in platform users versus standard care.

Main Results:

• Healthcare provider satisfaction increased significantly from moderate to high levels (p=0.001).
• Patient medication adherence improved, with low adherence decreasing from 80.0% to 16.7% in the experimental group (p=0.002).
• The experimental group showed a significant increase in moderate adherence (66.6%).

Conclusions:

• The OncoCare platform shows promise in enhancing chemotherapy management for providers.
• The platform effectively improves medication adherence in patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
• OncoCare represents a valuable digital health tool for optimizing cancer care.