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Exploring Feature Preferences for a Treatment-Accompanying App in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy:
Rieka von der Warth1, Nils Henrik Nicolay2,3, Harald Binder2
1Section of Health Care Research and Rehabilitation Research, Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 49, Freiburg, 79106, Germany, 49 761 270 74470.
JMIR Cancer
|October 15, 2025
Summary
Tailoring mobile health (mHealth) app features to patient preferences in radiotherapy can improve adherence. Security and personalized tips were highly valued by patients, influencing app design.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Digital Health
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Mobile health (mHealth) applications are increasingly integrated into healthcare, including radiotherapy.
- Low adherence to mHealth apps in radiotherapy necessitates strategies for improvement, such as feature personalization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patient preferences for features in radiotherapy mHealth apps.
- To identify factors influencing the perceived importance of these app features.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional questionnaire study involving 84 radiotherapy patients.
- Utilized a 5-point Likert scale to assess the importance of 18 app features.
- Employed multiple hierarchical regressions to analyze predictors like age, gender, and prior mHealth experience.
Main Results:
- Security against hacking was the most critical feature for 60% of patients.
- Previous mHealth usage predicted the importance of features like appointment management.
- Younger patients prioritized features displaying test results and laboratory values.
Conclusions:
- Patient preferences for mHealth app features in radiotherapy vary significantly.
- Findings can guide the development of tailored mHealth apps to enhance patient adherence in radiotherapy.
