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Digital Intervention For Electronic Patient-reported Outcomes In Advanced Cancer: Mixed Methods Study.

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Digital Intervention for Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes in Advanced Cancer: Mixed Methods Study.

Christina Sauer¹, Simeon Sauer², Elena Sophia Doll³

¹University Cancer Center Frankfurt (UCT), University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60590, Germany, 49 69-6301-83787, 49 69-6301-83788.

|June 18, 2026

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Summary

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This pilot study found that the SOFIA digital health app was feasible and well-accepted by cancer patients. Key features for future digital interventions include intuitive design and physician engagement for improved patient outcomes.

Keywords:

cancer digital intervention eHealth ePRO electronic patient-reported outcome immune-checkpoint inhibition immunotherapy

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Published on: August 1, 2019

Area of Science:

Digital health interventions in oncology
Patient-reported outcomes
Cancer care technology

Background:

Digital health tools are increasingly used in cancer care to manage symptoms and distress.
The SOFIA app, featuring electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) assessment and coaching, was tested in a pilot randomized controlled trial.
The app demonstrated good feasibility and high acceptability in routine clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate user experiences and behavior with the SOFIA digital health app.
To gather insights for refining digital health interventions for cancer patients.
To improve patient needs, preferences, and engagement with digital health tools.

Main Methods:

A mixed methods design combining qualitative interviews and quantitative app usage analysis.
Semistructured interviews were conducted with patients at 6 and 12 weeks.
Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis; quantitative data were analyzed using Python and Pandas.

Main Results:

Qualitative feedback highlighted ePRO benefits (empowerment, communication) and coaching tool advantages (information, design).
Criticism included inflexible design and insufficient physician use.
Quantitative data showed 50% read articles, 87.5% started journeys, and 46.9% completed exercises.

Conclusions:

Digital interventions for cancer patients should prioritize intuitive design, actionable ePRO insights, and physician engagement.
Therapy-specific content is crucial for increasing acceptance and clinical benefit.
Findings inform the development of more effective digital health tools for oncology care.