Cancer Patients’ Perspectives and Requirements of Digital Health Technologies: A Scoping Literature Review
Abstract
:Simple Summary
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Review Question and Objectives
2.2. Search Strategy
2.3. Eligibility Criteria
- Articles were included if they met all the following a priori specified criteria:
- Primary research studies.
- Full-text research articles.
- English-language publications.
- Studies conducted with adult (>18) cancer patients.
- Studies reporting cancer patients’ perspectives on patient-facing digital technologies.
- Non-primary studies, including systematic reviews.
- Opinion articles, editorials, or book chapters.
- Case-report studies and studies providing no information about sample size.
- Non-English-language publications.
- Studies with non-adult (<18) cancer patients.
- Studies reporting the use of provider-facing digital health technologies.
- Studies reporting clinicians’/caregivers’ perceptions of the use of patient-facing digital technologies.
2.4. Selection Procedure
2.5. Data Extraction
3. Results
3.1. Search Results
3.2. Description of Included Studies
3.3. Description of Identified Patient-Facing Digital Technologies
3.4. Evaluation of Digital Health Technologies
3.5. User Perspectives and Requirements
Author(s), Year | Country | Study Design | Study Population | n | Technology | Purpose of Technology Use | Technology Description |
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Abernethy et al., 2009 [53] | USA | Prospective observational study | Metastatic breast cancer patients | 66 | Tablet-based software | Symptom and quality-of-life reporting | Tablets used by patients for symptom and quality-of-life self-reported assessments |
Admiraal et al., 2017 [54] | Netherlands | RCT | Breast cancer patients | 138 | Web-based platform | Delivery of a tailored psychoeducation programme | Features included assessments of patients’ distress and prevailing problems and psychoeducational materials tailored to their reported needs |
Aiello et al., 2006 [55] | USA | RCT | Breast cancer patients | 160 | Tablet-based software | Enabling electronic data collection on breast cancer risk factors | Passive digitizer tablet computer with a plastic pointer to complete electronic questionnaires through Microsoft Access |
Albrecht et al., 2011 [56] | Germany | Mixed methods study | Breast cancer patients | 9 | Video-based decision aid | Providing guidance in patient decision-making and communicating preferences | Adaptation of existing 55 min video on different surgical treatment options (lumpectomy vs. mastectomy) in the German context using synchronised voice-over |
Allenby et al., 2002 [34] | Australia | RCT | Patients with various cancer types | 451 | Platform accessed through touch-screen computer | Self-reporting of psychosocial information | Touch-screen monitor for patient symptom reporting using software developed utilising the Visual Basic Version 6 programming language; data stored in Microsoft Access 97 databases |
Allicock et al., 2021 [30] | USA | Pilot RCT | African American breast cancer survivors | 22 | Smartphone-based application, waist-worn wearable (ActiGraph wGT3X-BT) | Improving survivors’ physical activity and diet behaviours | App accessed through Samsung Galaxy Core Prime devices used to complete daily ecological momentary assessments; accelerometer for physical activity monitoring |
Alshoumr et al., 2021 [57] | Saudi Arabia | Qualitative study | Patients with various cancer types | 22 | Web-based platform and monitor | Providing patient education, enabling communication with clinicians, aiding self-management of care and symptoms | Inpatient portal presented on 55-inch high-resolution monitors placed in front of a patient’s bed in clinical wards |
Appleyard et al., 2021 [58] | UK | Mixed methods observational study | Advanced prostate cancer patients | 40 | Tablet-based platform | Enabling the electronic collection of patient-reported outcomes | Platform facilitating patient completion of health-related quality-of-life questionnaires on a tablet |
Badr et al., 2016 [59] | USA | Qualitative study | Oral cancer survivors | 13 | Web-based platform | Improving survivor self-management and survivor/caregiver quality of life | Education for the management of side-effects, facilitation of connections with peers, and provision of self-monitoring features |
Basch et al., 2007 [60] | USA | Prospective observational study | Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy | 180 | Web-based platform | Enabling the electronic collection of patient-reported outcomes | Platform features include the real-time report generation of patient symptoms and an alert system for clinicians |
Basch et al., 2017 [61] | USA | Feasibility study nested within an RCT | Cancer patients receiving radiation treatment | 152 | Web-based platform | Enabling patient reporting of symptomatic adverse events | Online patient-reported outcome items for the systematic identification of adverse events in clinical trials |
Basch et al., 2020 [62] | USA | Multicentre RCT | Patients with various cancer types | 496 | Web-based platform | Enabling remote patient symptom monitoring | Online patient-reported outcome items for the systematic identification of adverse events in clinical trials |
Beaver et al., 2012 [63] | UK | Exploratory RCT | Colorectal cancer patients | 65 | Telephone service | Delivery of follow-up consultations | Audio-recorded telephone sessions pre-registered on computerised hospital information systems together with patients’ medical records |
Beaver et al., 2009 [64] | UK | RCT | Breast cancer patients | 374 | Telephone service | Delivery of follow-up consultations | Nurse-led telephone follow-up intervention using a standardised protocol to address various patient concerns, including symptoms, information needs, and psychosocial support, ensuring comprehensive and consistent patient care remotely |
Bender et al., 2022 [65] | Canada | Pilot feasibility study | Prostate cancer patients | 29 | Web-based application | Delivery of peer support for care management | True North PN: Web-based peer navigation programme for prostate cancer patients using a matching algorithm, private messaging, health resources, and case management |
Bender et al., 2013 [66] | Canada | Multi-method study | Breast cancer patients | 100 | Web-based synchronous text message communication platform | Delivery of online support groups | Online communities–websites that offer discussion forums or chat rooms to support breast cancer survivors by providing information, symptom management, and emotional support |
Bennett et al., 2016 [67] | USA | Prospective observational study | Patients with various cancer types | 112 | Web-enabled tablet computer, interactive voice response system (IVRS) | Collection of patient-reported outcomes | IVRS accessed through mobile phones or landlines. Touch-screen tablets provided to users at clinic visits |
Benze et al., 2019 [68] | Germany | Prospective feasibility study | Advanced cancer patients | 40 | Smartphone-based application | Enabling the electronic collection of patient-reported outcomes | MeQoL app for ePROs in advanced cancer patients (symptoms, pain intensity, quality-of-life data) |
Bol et al., 2013 [69] | Netherlands | Prospective randomised trial | Older lung cancer patients | 357 | Website | Delivery of cancer-related information | Personalised audio–visual information in addition to text on website satisfaction and recall of cancer-related online information |
Bolle et al., 2016 [70] | Netherlands | Think-aloud study | Older cancer patients and survivors | 15 | Existing cancer information tools | Providing cancer-related information | 3 cancer information websites, 3 Web-based question prompt lists, 1 decision aid based on the values clarification method |
Brennan et al., 2022 [71] | Ireland | Prospective feasibility study | Upper gastrointestinal cancer survivors | 12 | Web-based platform | Delivery of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme | Clinically tested digital therapy platform for hosting video calls (one-to-one and group), providing exercise prescription, and appointment scheduling |
Cadmus-Bertram et al., 2019 [72] | USA | Pilot RCT | Breast and colorectal cancer survivors | 50 | Wrist-worn wearable (Fitbit) linked to electronic health record | Monitoring of and education on physical activity | Fitbit activity trackers linked to electronic health records (EHRs), along with email-based coaching and an educational handbook |
Chaix et al., 2019 [31] | France | Prospective observational study | Breast cancer patients | 4737 | Chatbot | Improving medication adherence | The chatbot provides personalised text responses to user questions using machine learning methods |
Chee et al., 2017 [73] | USA | Prospective observational study | Asian American breast cancer survivors | 5 | Web-based platform | Delivery of culturally appropriate patient education | Culturally tailored internet cancer support group for Asian American breast cancer survivors. Pilot test for enhancing women’s breast cancer survivorship experience |
Cheville et al., 2018 [74] | USA | RCT | Late-stage cancer patients | 516 | Web-based platform, pedometer, telephone service | Remote monitoring and management of symptoms and physical activity | Web-based interface and telephone-based IVR used for collection of pain and function patient-reported outcomes; pedometers used for step count |
Childes et al., 2017 [42] | USA | Online questionnaire survey | Head and neck cancer patients after total laryngectomy | 265 | Text-to-speech-based applications/software programmes accessed using various devices | Providing verbal communication support | Speech-generating devices (SGDs) to support telephone or face-to-face communication post-laryngectomy along with text-to-speech for both face-to-face and phone communication and teletypewriter devices as an alternative communication method for individuals post-laryngectomy |
Chow et al., 2021 [28] | USA | Pilot RCT | Haematologic malignancy survivors | 41 | Smartphone-based application, wrist-worn wearable (Fitbit), social media platform (Facebook) | Delivery of an intervention to improve diet and physical activity | mHealth-supported intervention utilising a Fitbit wearable wristband for tracking daily steps, the Healthwatch360 app for monitoring dietary intake (sodium, saturated fats, and added sugars), and a private Facebook peer support group for social interaction and educational support among haematologic malignancy survivors |
Chow et al., 2019 [75] | USA | Prospective observational study | Patients receiving active cancer treatment | 52 | Short Message Service (SMS) over networks of mobile operators, Web-based platform | Enabling distress monitoring | Weekly distress screeners via text message on their personal smartphones, utilising secure links delivered through a Qualtrics SMS Survey tool. The PHQ-4, a validated measure of distress, was completed online, with geolocation data automatically logged upon completion to track screening locations. Automated alerts were triggered for high distress scores |
Cleeland et al., 2011 [76] | USA | RCT | Patients following cancer-related thoracotomy | 100 | Automated telephone service | Postoperative symptom monitoring | Automated telephone calls monitored postoperative symptoms for thoracotomy patients via interactive voice response system. Symptom alerts were sent to clinicians for severe symptoms via email |
Collins et al., 2017 [77] | Australia | Pilot RCT | Head and neck cancer patients | 30 | Web-based platform | Delivering acute symptom monitoring, nutritional management, and swallowing and communication rehabilitation | Participants used PCs, smartphones, or tablets with cameras and microphones to connect with RBWH clinicians via a secure telehealth portal, employing videoconferencing units and webRTC technology. The telehealth system included training sessions for both patients and clinicians, ensuring effective use of the technology for remote consultations |
Crafoord et al., 2020 [78] | Sweden | Mixed methods study | Breast and prostate cancer patients | 149 | Smartphone/tablet-based application | Reducing symptom burden during cancer treatment | App components: symptom self-assessment, evidence-based self-care advice, summaries/graphs of reported symptoms, urgent/persistent system notifications to health professionals |
Crawford et al., 2019 [79] | USA | Development and feasibility testing study | Patients with various cancer types | 30 | Smartphone-based application | Delivering patient education on oral anticancer medications | The app interfaces with patients’ electronic medical records and is designed based on learning style and adherence theories, providing information through text, pictures, animations, and audio voiceovers (adherence barriers and features for dose scheduling, refill reminders, and feedback collection through reflective questions) |
Denis et al., 2014 [80] | France | Prospective pilot study | Lung cancer patients | 42 | Web-based platform | Remote symptom monitoring | Patients self-report symptoms weekly via the internet for lung cancer follow-up—Software tracks weight and 10 symptoms, enabling early relapse detection |
Duffecy et al., 2013 [81] | USA | Prospective pilot study | Post-treatment cancer survivors | 31 | Website | Skill management training for distress education | Components included lessons on basic cognitive behavioural concepts, interactive tools, self-monitoring features, and a discussion board |
Eakin et al., 2012 [82] | Australia | RCT | Breast cancer patients | 143 | Telephone service | Delivery of an exercise intervention | Telephone-delivered intervention with mixed aerobic and resistance exercise guidance to deliver personalised exercise programs and offer remote support, ensuring accessibility for women living in rural areas |
Ferguson et al., 2016 [83] | USA | RCT | Breast cancer survivors | 47 | Videoconferencing equipment and platform | Delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-based training | Videoconference technology (Tandberg centric 1700 MXP units) to deliver Memory and Attention Adaptation Training (MAAT) and supportive therapy (ST) remotely to breast cancer survivors, improving access to cognitive rehabilitation for participants in various locations |
Finlay et al., 2020 [46] | Australia | RCT | Prostate cancer survivors | 71 | Web-based platform | Delivery of a physical activity intervention | Web-based computer-tailored interventions with different website architectures (free choice vs. tunnelled) to promote physical activity among prostate cancer survivors, with engagement differing based on the navigational structure of the site |
Foley et al., 2016 [84] | Ireland | RCT | Breast cancer patients | 39 | Tablet-based application | Delivery of information on basic breast cancer biology, different treatments, and surgical methods | App for iPad to assess its impact on anxiety levels in patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer |
Fu et al., 2016 [85] | USA | Prospective useability study | Breast cancer survivors | 30 | Web- and smartphone-based platform | Delivery of education on self-care strategies for lymphedema symptom management | TOLF: Web and mobile-based health IT system for lymphedema management—avatar technology for self-care strategies and symptom evaluation |
Galiano-Castillo et al., 2016 [86] | Spain | RCT | Breast cancer survivors | 81 | Web-based platform | Delivery of a tailored exercise programme | Web-based interventions used for cancer survivorship support. Telehealth system with internet-based tailored exercise programme for cancer rehabilitation |
Galsky et al., 2017 [87] | USA | Single-arm clinical trial | Prostate cancer patients | 15 | Videoconferencing platform | Enabling remote patient research-related visits | Platform used on PI’s desktop and patients’ smartphones |
Gell et al., 2017 [88] | USA | Single-arm clinical trial | Cancer survivors | 24 | Wrist-worn wearable (Fitbit), SMS over networks of mobile operators, accelerometer (Actigraph GT3X+) | Supporting physical activity | Intervention includes text messages, Fitbit self-monitoring, and health coaching. Measures physical activity with waist-worn accelerometer and portable GPS |
Gilbertson-White et al., 2019 [89] | USA | Mixed methods study | Patients with various cancer types | 56 | Web-based platform | Enabling symptom self-management | eHealth symptom self-management intervention, OASIS. It features multimedia graphics and uses HTML5 for animations to enhance accessibility for users with limited literacy |
Girgis et al., 2017 [35] | Australia | Mixed methods study | Patients with various cancer types | 42 | Electronic health system | Collecting and utilising patient-reported outcome measures for personalised care | System components included self-report assessments, links to online self-care resources, health professional review, and access to patient reports |
Graetz et al., 2018 [90] | USA | Randomised controlled feasibility trial | Ovarian cancer patients | 26 | Web-based platform | Enabling real-time symptom monitoring | Web-based app for postoperative care in gynaecological oncology patients. Reminders for discharge instructions and symptom monitoring through smartphones, iPads, or Web-enabled devices |
Greenway et al., 2022 [36] | UK | Qualitative study | Head and neck cancer patients | 7 | Virtual reality platform | Enabling access to cancer-related information and resources | WebXR platform ‘recovery’ to simulate a virtual reality experience within a virtual room. This platform allows patients to navigate and interact with targeted resources and specific learning materials related to their cancer journey, featuring natural landscapes and architectural principles to enhance user experience and facilitate self-management of post-treatment recovery needs |
Greer et al., 2019 [32] | USA | Pilot RCT | Young adults after cancer treatment | 45 | Online chatbot | Delivery of a cognitive and behavioural intervention to increase positive emotions | Vivibot delivers positive psychology skills via prewritten material online. Users interact with an automated system through a decision tree structure |
Groarke et al., 2021 [91] | Ireland | Nested mixed methods study within an RCT | Cancer survivors with obesity or overweight | 36 | Wrist-worn wearable (Fitbit), SMS over networks of mobile operators | Delivery of a behaviour-change intervention | mHealth intervention using a Fitbit activity monitor and SMS contact for an 8-week physical activity goal-setting programme. The Fitbit activity monitor provided real-time physical activity feedback, while SMS contact delivered personalised goal setting and behavioural prompts, integrating behaviour-change techniques such as self-monitoring, feedback on behaviour, and goal setting |
Gustavell et al., 2020 [92] | Sweden | Prospective observational study | Patients following pancreatic cancer surgery | 26 | Tablet- and smartphone-based application | Facilitating person-centred care | App features: assessment of self-reported symptoms, risk assessment models for alerts, access to evidence-based self-care, summaries of symptom history |
Harless et al., 2009 [37] | USA | Prospective observational study | Breast cancer patients | 39 | Voice-activated, interactive computer model | Delivery of educational dialogues | Telehealth intervention using Health Buddy System for head and neck cancer (daily education, guidance, and encouragement) |
Head et al., 2011 [93] | USA | Mixed methods study | Head and neck cancer patients | 44 | Telemessaging device (Health Buddy® System) | Providing an interface for patient–healthcare provider communication | Device that attached to land phone line; questions displayed on device screen appliance; responses given by pressing buttons below the screen |
Head et al., 2009 [94] | USA | RCT | Head and neck cancer patients | 75 | Telemessaging device (Health Buddy® System) | Providing an interface for patient–healthcare provider communication | Health Buddy device communicates intervention algorithms for symptom management. Device plugs into telephone line and electrical outlet for operation |
Heiney et al., 2012 [95] | USA | Evaluation study nested within an RCT | African American breast cancer patients | 39 | Teleconferencing platform | Delivery of therapeutic group sessions | Teleconference support group intervention for African American women with breast cancer utilised structured sessions delivered over 8 weeks, with additional boosters. The intervention featured story sharing and coping strategies, facilitated by two experienced African American group therapists using process-focused leadership techniques |
Hochstenbach et al., 2016 [96] | Netherlands | Mixed methods study | Cancer outpatients | 11 | Web- and tablet-based application | Enabling self-management of pain | Mobile app for patients with daily monitoring and graphical feedback and nurses with patient data analysis and decision support |
Jacobsen et al., 2022 [24] | Germany | Prospective observational study | Patients with aggressive haematologic malignancies | 67 | Upper-arm wearable | Vital sign and physical activity monitoring | Wearable including photoplethysmography, temperature probe, and accelerometery sensors; parameters (heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, physical activity) calculated using proprietary firmware algorithms |
Kanera et al., 2016 [97] | Netherlands | PCT process evaluation | Early cancer survivors with various cancer types | 23 | Web-based portal | Coping with psychosocial issues and promoting a healthy lifestyle | Portal providing self-management training modules covering return to work, fatigue, anxiety and depression, social relationship and intimacy issues, physical activity, diet, and smoking cessation, and a general information module on residual symptoms |
Katz et al., 2016 [98] | USA | Prospective pilot study | Patients after pancreatic surgery for any neoplasm | 15 | Videoconferencing via tablet | Clinical follow-up following surgical procedures | Existing videoconferencing software (Vidyo, Hackensack, NJ, USA) used on Apple iPad tablets provided to patients |
Kearney et al., 2006 [99] | UK | Prospective feasibility study | Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy | 18 | Handheld-computer software | Facilitating patient monitoring and support | Features provided: assessment of self-reported symptoms, pre-defined symptom-scoring algorithm alerting health professionals to the presence of persistent/urgent symptoms, tailored self-care advice, summaries of symptom history |
Kelleher et al., 2019 [100] | USA | RCT | Patients with breast, lung, prostate, or colorectal cancer | 89 | Videoconferencing platform, website | Delivery of behaviour training in pain coping skills | Four 45 min videoconferencing sessions with a therapist, a website that provides patients with training materials and information, social networking, and daily assessments used to personalise videoconferencing sessions |
Kenfield et al., 2019 [101] | USA | RCT | Prostate cancer patients | 76 | Website, wrist-worn wearable (Fitbit), text messages | Facilitate adoption of lifestyle changes | Website included information and recommendations on four topic areas (get active, eat well, stop smoking, and find support); wearable used to track activity levels, text messages used to reinforce adoption, and continued repetition of the recommendations |
Kim et al., 2018 [102] | South Korea | RCT | Breast cancer patients | 72 | Smartphone-based game | Facilitate patient education | 3-week programme using typical multiplayer, social network, and platform-based features |
Kim et al., 2016 [103] | USA | Qualitative study nested within an RCT | Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy | 12 | Tablet-based application | Promote active patient engagement and improve care coordination | Personalised social network built around a patient for collaboration with others involved in their care to enable patient-centred health |
Kokts-Porietis et al., 2019 [25] | Canada | Qualitative study | Breast cancer survivors | 28 | Wrist-worm wearable (Polar A360®) | Physical activity monitoring | Activity tracker with a built-in heart rate sensor |
Kondylakis et al., 2020 [104] | Italy | Prospective pilot study | Breast and prostate cancer patients | 135 | ICT platform | Aid cancer care and symptom management | Integrated platform containing serious games, psychoemotional monitoring, a personal health system, and a decision support tool |
Kubo et al., 2019 [105] | USA | RCT | Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy | 82 | Website and smartphone-based application | Mindfulness training programme | Commercially available mindfulness programme (HeadspaceTM) |
Lamaj et al., 2022 [38] | USA, Spain | Mixed methods observational study | Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy | 154 | Medical device based on optical imaging (PointCheck) | Neutropenia monitoring | Non-invasive device operating through imaging the blood flowing through the capillaries in the finger |
Lambert et al., 2022 [106] | Canada | RCT | Prostate cancer patients | 49 | Web-based platform | Delivery of a psychosocial and physical activity self-management programme | Platform including five modules: needs assessment, goal setting and action planning, coping planning, sources of support and motivational tools, celebrating successes achieved, and an information library |
Lee et al., 2018 [107] | South Korea | Retrospective review of prospectively collected data | Breast cancer survivors | 88 | Smartphone-based application, wearable | Self-exercise programme provision | Application providing individual aerobic and resistance training programmes provided by physiatrists; pedometer (InBodyBand) for step count |
Livingston et al., 2006 [108] | Australia | RCT | Male colorectal and prostate cancer patients | 100 | Telephone service | Provide support and care information | Phone calls by nurse counsellors to patients on a range of cancer information and management issues |
Livingston et al., 2020 [109] | Australia | RCT | Newly diagnosed cancer patients | 43 | Smartphone/tablet-based application | Provide support and care information | Features include information provision on cancer symptom management and care services, self-report questionnaires, medical appointment diary, and scheduling |
Loh et al., 2022 [110] | USA | Prospective pilot study | Older patients with myeloid neoplasms | 38 | Website, smartphone-based application, wearable device | Home-based individually tailored exercise programme provision and monitoring of physical activity | Web-based clinician dashboard for patient physical activity monitoring, app for self-reporting of physical activity and provision of exercise prescriptions, wearable activity tracker for step count |
Lopez et al., 2021 [111] | Canada | Qualitative component of a multi-method study | Cancer survivors | 12 | Videoconferencing platform | Delivery of cancer rehabilitation programmes | Publicly funded virtual care platform developed by the Ontario Telemedicine Network |
Lozano-Lozano et al., 2019 [112] | Spain | Prospective feasibility study | Breast cancer survivors | 80 | Smartphone-based application | Patient monitoring and provision of feedback on healthy eating and physical activity | Features included self-report questionnaires, notifications on daily energy balance, and recommendations on physical activity and diet |
Lucas et al., 2018 [113] | USA | Qualitative component of a mixed methods study | Brain and lung cancer patients | 3 | Smartphone-based application, wearable device | Remote monitoring of patients’ health status | App for symptom self-reporting; wearable sensor (Mio Alpha Sports Watch) for heart rate and physical activity monitoring |
Lyons et al., 2015 [114] | USA | Prospective observational study | Breast cancer survivors | 31 | Telephone service | Delivery of an intervention to optimise functional recovery | Telephone-delivered sessions on exercise, managing stress, and functioning better at work and home |
Ma et al., 2021 [33] | USA | Prospective observational study | Head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy | 84 | Automated chatbot | Symptom reporting and self-management education provision | Interactive Web-based communication system |
MacDonald et al., 2020 [115] | Canada | Prospective pilot study | Cancer survivors | 35 | Smartphone-based application, wearable device, telephone service, Web-based platform | Delivery of a rehabilitation and exercise programme | App (Physitrack®) providing progressive exercise prescription, wearable (Fitbit) for activity tracking, telephone calls for health coaching, online learning platform comprising self-management e-modules |
Mark et al., 2008 [116] | USA | Survey study | Patients with various cancer types | 100 | Tablet-based platform | Enabling patient symptom screening and reporting | Pen-based e/tablet that operates through a wireless network hosting a platform providing symptom assessment questionnaires |
Matthew et al., 2007 [117] | Canada | RCT | Prostate cancer patients | 152 | Personal digital assistant | Patient health-related quality-of-life monitoring | PDA using stylus for completion of self-reported questionnaires |
McCann et al., 2009 [118] | UK | RCT | Breast, lung, and colorectal cancer patients | 56 | Mobile-based platform (ASyMS©) | Symptom monitoring and management | Platform developed for completion of self-reported symptom questionnaire and input of physiological data, including a risk model for alerting health professionals to the presence of persistent/urgent symptoms |
Meropol et al., 2016 [40] | USA | RCT | Patients with various cancer types | 623 | Web-based application | Education on patient participation in clinical trials | Platform delivering tailored educational content based on assessed patients’ knowledge and attitudinal barriers |
Milbury et al., 2022 [119] | USA | Pilot RCT | Female non-small cell lung cancer patients | 54 | Videoconferencing platform (Zoom) | Mindfulness training or psychoeducation delivery | Platform accessed through patients’ own devices to attend sessions led by specialists certified in mindfulness-based stress reduction |
Mirkovic et al., 2014 [47] | Norway | Mixed methods study | Patients with various cancer types | 7 | Smartphone- tablet-based application | Enabling the management of health-related issues | App developed using οpen-source framework for building cross-platform mobile apps (PhoneGap) containing four features; messaging with health professionals, symptom assessment, symptom management information, forum to connect with peers |
Myall et al., 2015 [120] | UK | Qualitative process evaluation of an exploratory RCT | Patients following primary cancer treatment | 12 | Web-based platform | Self-management of cancer-related fatigue | Platform features included self-reported assessments, educational sessions, and guidance for structured activities |
Nguyen et al., 2017 [26] | Australia | Qualitative study | Breast cancer survivors | 14 | Wearable activity trackers | Increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour | Six devices used: Fitbit One, Jawbone Up24, Garmin Vivofit2, Garmin Vivosmart, Garmin Vivoactive, and Polar A300; selected for providing a step count function and an associated app |
Nguyen et al., 2019 [121] | Netherlands | RCT | Newly diagnosed cancer patients | 232 | Mode-tailored websites | Patient education as preparation before consultation on diagnosis and treatment | Four different versions of website developed containing the same information, presented in different modalities (via text, images, and/or patient videos) |
Nimako et al., 2013 [39] | UK | Prospective pilot study | Oncology patients receiving chemotherapy | 10 | Telemonitoring system | Blood, body temperature, and symptom monitoring | System consisted of a small point of care haematology analyser, coupled to a telecommunication hub (tele-hub), enabling patients to self-test their own blood count. The tele-hub consists of a touch screen and keypad and acts as the patient interface, communicating results to a server |
O’Brien et al., 2020 [122] | Australia | Online survey | Female breast cancer patients | 202 | Interaction database (IMgateway) | Patient education on complementary and alternative medicine | Database sets out potential interactions between various complementary and alternative medicines and pharmaceutical drugs |
Ormel et al., 2018 [123] | Netherlands | Randomised feasibility study | Patients with various cancer types | 16 | Smartphone-based application | Self-monitoring of physical activity | Existing GPS fitness-tracking app for iOS and Android |
Owens et al., 2020 [124] | USA | Qualitative study | African American lung cancer survivors | 12 | Smartphone-based application | Education on strategies to combat symptoms related to lung cancer | App (Breathe Easier) contains a combination of audio-directed breathing practices, meditations, and yoga exercises demonstrated using instructional text and images of African American and Caucasian adults aged 55 years or older performing various poses |
Ownsworth et al., 2022 [125] | Australia | Mixed methods pilot study | Brain tumour patients | 8 | Videoconferencing platform | Delivery of psychological support | Platform (Metro South telehealth portal) used by health professionals to provide remote consultations to people in their own homes or local health services |
Pavic et al., 2020 [126] | Switzerland | Prospective observational study | Palliative cancer patients | 30 | Smartphone-based application, wearable | Monitoring of patients’ vital signs, physical activity, and symptoms | App consisted of a patient interface providing digital questionnaires to rate subjective pain and distress, a sensor logging module for recording and transmitting signals from smartphone sensors, and an interface to record wearable sensor signals and transmit these to a secured server. Wearable is a sensor-equipped upper-arm bracelet (Biovotion) measuring physiological and activity parameters |
Peipert et al., 2021 [127] | USA | RCT | Breast or colorectal cancer patients | 65 | Interactive platform, touch-screen device | Education provision on cancer care and treatment options | Multimedia touch-screen device for data collection; educational software with the option to select modules of interest |
Pope et al., 2019 [29] | USA | Prospective pilot study | Breast cancer survivors | 10 | Smartphone-based application, social media platform, wearable accelerometer | Monitoring and promoting physical activity and overall health | Commercially available GPS tracking physical activity app (MapMyFitness), Facebook for intervention delivery, Actigraph GT3X+ accelerometer for physical activity assessment |
Post et al., 2013 [128] | USA | Pilot RCT | Breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy | 27 | Personal digital assistant | Delivery of educational videos on symptom communication | Low-tech, non-interactive device used for the delivery of race-concordant videos on how to communicate about pain, depression, and/or fatigue |
Price and Brunet, 2021 [129] | Canada | Prospective mixed methods study | Young adult cancer survivors | 7 | Videoconferencing platform | Delivery of a behaviour-change intervention for promoting physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption | Teleconferencing technology of participants’ choosing (e.g., Skype) |
Purdy et al., 2022 [130] | Canada | Prospective feasibility study | Multiple myeloma patients | 29 | Online application | Delivery of a home exercise programme | Non-commercial app developed by the University of Alberta (HEAL-Me) providing virtually supervised group workouts, independent home workouts, and independent aerobic exercise |
Puszkiewicz et al., 2016 [131] | UK | Prospective one-arm, pre–post study | Cancer survivors | 11 | Smartphone-based application | Promoting physical activity | Commercial app (GAINFitness) for iOS operating platform providing a physical activity programme based on users’ goals, fitness levels, and equipment they have access to |
Reilly et al., 2021 [48] | UK | Qualitative component of a pilot RCT | Cutaneous melanoma patients | 13 | Tablet-based application | Enabling total self-skin examination | App hosted on Android tablets including an individualised digital skin map and the ability to send electronic reports of any skin concerns, including photographs, to a remote Dermatology Nurse Practitioner |
Rezaee et al., 2022 [132] | Iran | Prospective observational study | Breast cancer survivors | 25 | Smartphone-based application | Providing educational content to improve resilience and quality of life | App developed with the component-based programming approach and user interface developed within the Android Studio environment, including features on the calculation of resilience scores, exercise programmes, patient assessments, and experience sharing among peers |
Richards et al., 2020 [133] | UK | Mixed methods prospective pilot study | Patients after discharge following cancer-related upper gastrointestinal surgery | 40 | Web-based platform | Enabling remote symptom monitoring | System components include a patient website, a Web-based symptom-report questionnaire software, and a Web application interface for the secure transfer of data to electronic health records. Algorithms are programmed into self-report scoring system, allowing severity-specific tailored self-management advice to be provided to patients |
Rossi et al., 2018 [27] | USA | Prospective observational study | Endometrial cancer survivors | 30 | Wrist-worn wearable (Fitbit) | Physical activity monitoring | Fitbit Alta™ used for step count |
Ruland et al., 2013 [134] | Norway | Questionnaire-based survey nested within an RCT | Breast and prostate cancer patients | 103 | Web-based application | Illness management support | App developed at the Oslo University Hospital that includes components on symptom assessment, self-management information and activities, information on condition and treatment options, and communication with peers and health professionals |
Ruland et al., 2003 [135] | Norway | Pilot RCT | Cancer outpatients | 52 | Tablet-based application | Provision of patient support on shared decision-making in symptom management | App components include a symptom assessment tool, shared decision-making, and a care-planning component highlighting to clinicians symptoms patients are experiencing |
Russell et al., 2019 [136] | Australia | Pilot RCT | Melanoma patients | 69 | Website | Delivery of mindfulness intervention | Features included short videos and downloadable PDF transcript of the videos, MP3 audio files of guided meditations, general information about meditation |
Skrabal Ross et al., 2022 [137] | Australia | Proof-of-concept trial | Cancer patients receiving oral chemotherapy | 22 | Online SMS gateway, medication adherence monitoring device (MEMS device) | Supporting adherence to oral chemotherapy | SMS consisted of a one-way (no need to reply) message used to provide reminders to take oral chemotherapy and information about the management of side-effects via hyperlinks to portable document format online documents. MEMS consisted of a pill bottle with a cap that contains a microelectronic chip and tracks the date and time the medication bottle cap is opened and, therefore, the assumed dose taken |
Smith et al., 2022 [138] | Australia | Qualitative study | Adult cancer patients | 13 | Various telephone and video telehealth platforms | Delivery of clinical consultations | Telephone and videoconferencing used to facilitate real-time communication between health professionals, patients, and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic |
Song et al., 2021 [41] | USA | Pilot feasibility study | Prostate cancer patients | 62 | Web-based programme | Delivery of couple-focused patient education | Programme accessible from patients’ preferred devices (e.g., smartphone, tablet, or computer), including modules about how couples can work effectively as a team, assess and manage prostate cancer treatment-related side-effects and symptoms, and improve healthy behaviours, and a social support feature with post-module assignments, a moderated online forum, meetings with a health educator, and a resource centre |
Spoelstra et al., 2016 [139] | USA | RCT | Patients with various cancer types | 75 | SMS over networks of mobile operators | Promoting adherence to oral anticancer agent medication | Text messages developed according to Social Cognitive Theory using 160 characters or less, delivered through an automated platform storing associated data |
Stephen et al., 2014 [140] | Canada | Qualitative study | Cancer patients and survivors | 80 | Online chat platform | Delivery of professionally led cancer support groups | Synchronous text communication in password-protected chat rooms |
Sundberg et al., 2015 [141] | Sweden | Prospective observational study | Prostate cancer patients receiving radiotherapy | 9 | ICT platform for smartphone use | Aiding the early assessment and management of patient-reported symptoms | Platform components include patient symptom assessments, a risk assessment model based on symptom occurrence and frequency sending alerts to nurses by text message if symptoms are of concern, continuous access to self-care advice related to symptoms and links to relevant websites, and symptom history presented in graphs over time |
Suzuki et al., 2016 [49] | Japan | Prospective observational study | Cancer patients receiving radiation therapy | 152 | Tablet-based software | Delivery of a psychosocial questionnaire | Electronic touch-screen tablet operated via a stylus used for the completion of patient reported outcomes |
Valle et al., 2017 [142] | USA | Pilot RCT | African American breast cancer survivors | 35 | Wireless scale, wearable activity tracker, Web-based platform | Promoting weight gain prevention through self-regulation behaviours | Activity tracker (Withings Pulse) interfaced with a Bluetooth and Wifi-enabled wireless scale (Withings WS-30, Cambridge, MA) and synced data to a single online account accessed through a mobile app or website which contained graphs of weight and physical activity trends |
Van Blarigan et al., 2019 [143] | USA | Pilot RCT | Colorectal cancer survivors | 42 | SMS over networks of mobile operators, wrist-worn wearable (Fitbit) | Promoting increases in physical activity | Daily text messages providing physical activity prompts and recommendations; Fitbit Flex wristband for tracking physical activity, including steps, distance, active minutes, and calories burned |
Van der Linden et al., 2021 [144] | Netherlands | RCT | Brain tumour patients | 62 | Tablet-based application | Delivery of cognitive rehabilitation programme | App containing educational modules on cognitive functions, influences, compensation, attention, planning and control, and memory. In each module, information about cognitive functions is given and compensatory strategies are provided, together with fill-in exercises to practice the strategies |
Visser et al., 2018 [50] | Netherlands | RCT | Breast cancer patients | 109 | Tablet-based applications | Delivery of support group sessions, clinical contact, and illness-specific information | iPad containing existing apps connected through a shared iCloud account for each group (iBooks for educational materials, FaceTime for remote group sessions, contact app including the email addresses of participants, clinical nurse specialist, and the researcher. Calendar app containing dates of the scheduled video sessions) |
Vogel et al., 2019 [145] | USA | Pilot RCT | Ovarian cancer patients | 104 | Smartphone-based application | Provide information on the usefulness of genetic counselling | iOS (Apple) app providing educational materials on genetic counselling and motivational messages, positive feedback, videos, graphics, and triggers to encourage app use |
Vogel et al., 2013 [51] | USA | RCT | Ovarian cancer patients | 35 | Website | Promoting advance care planning | Prototype website developed using Microsoft. NET framework with Ajax to bring together the HTML and CSS at the front end, and Internet Information Services for Microsoft Windows Servers, an SQL database, and SSL encryption at the back end |
Walle et al., 2020 [146] | Germany | RCT | Patients with solid tumours undergoing cancer therapy | 66 | Videoconferencing application | Delivery of follow-up clinical consultations | The Minxli—Arzt via Video Chat application for smartphones was utilised, including features for scheduling encrypted video calls with verified physicians and a chat function with options to upload pictures |
Wallwiener et al., 2017 [147] | Germany | Prospective feasibility study | Advanced breast cancer patients | 15 | Web-based platform | Enabling reporting of patient-reported outcomes | Real-time registry containing molecular data adapted to include patient-reported outcomes |
Wan et al., 2021 [52] | Singapore | Development and evaluation study | Patients undergoing elective colorectal cancer surgeries | 5 | Smartphone-based application | Improving health outcomes for patients and family caregivers | App on BuddyCare platform encompassing the following features: a surgical timeline (29-day perioperative phase where users receive information packages listing important tasks about how to prepare for surgery, postsurgery monitoring, and discharge care), search functionality, introduction to mindfulness-based practices, daily tasks, alerts, reminders, motivational messages |
Waterland et al., 2021 [148] | Australia | Impact evaluation study | Patients preparing for major cancer surgery | 31 | Videoconferencing platform | Delivery of prehabilitation education session | Zoom used for webinar delivery |
Weaver et al., 2007 [149] | UK | Prospective observational study | Colon cancer patients | 6 | Mobile telephone-based software | Symptom monitoring and management | Patients self-reported symptoms using the phone keypad; data were automatically transmitted to a dedicated server. Each patient’s cumulative toxicity chart was displayed both on individualised Web pages (for review by the study nurse) and on the patient’s phone (for information). If incoming readings gave rise to concern, alerts were generated according to criteria stored both on the phone and the server, and appropriate management actions were communicated to patients |
Wickline et al., 2022 [150] | USA | Mixed methods study | Advanced ovarian cancer patients | 134 | Web-based programme | Enabling symptom monitoring and self-management | System where patients can report and track their symptoms, quality-of-life measures, and decision-making preferences during cancer therapy, delivering self-care instructions targeted to reports of moderate–severe symptoms and providing tips on symptom communication with clinicians |
Wilkie et al., 2003 [151] | USA | Mixed methods study | Cancer inpatients and outpatients | 116 | Desktop-based software | Enabling pain assessment | Microsoft® Windows 95/98 personal desktop computer with a touch-screen (Elo™ monitor) was used to complete the electronic version of the McGill Pain Questionnaire |
Wu et al., 2021 [152] | UK | Prospective observational study | Patients awaiting cancer treatment | 139 | Telephone or video calls | Delivery of a prehabilitation education programme | Telephones or videoconferencing platforms used to deliver home-based prehabilitation including personalised training exercises, dietary advice, medical optimisation therapies, and psychological support |
Yap et al., 2013 [153] | Singapore | Prospective observational study | Ambulatory cancer patients | 60 | SMS over networks of mobile operators | Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting management | Series of questions sent via SMS daily for 5 days post-chemotherapy, following a predeveloped clinical algorithm in consultation with clinical pharmacists; each SMS contained several options in which patients were required to respond by selecting the option number that best reflected their symptoms |
Zini et al., 2019 [154] | Italy | Prospective pilot study | Head and neck cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemo-radiotherapy | 10 | Smartphone-based application | Reporting of clinical parameters, quality of life, and symptoms | App running on Android designed to collect patients’ symptoms, clinical parameters, and provide educational materials, daily self-management suggestions, therapy-cost recording, and peer networking and facilitate interactions with clinicians |
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4. Discussion
4.1. Main Findings
4.2. Strengths and Limitations
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Lazarou, I.; Krooupa, A.-M.; Nikolopoulos, S.; Apostolidis, L.; Sarris, N.; Papadopoulos, S.; Kompatsiaris, I. Cancer Patients’ Perspectives and Requirements of Digital Health Technologies: A Scoping Literature Review. Cancers 2024, 16, 2293. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16132293
Lazarou I, Krooupa A-M, Nikolopoulos S, Apostolidis L, Sarris N, Papadopoulos S, Kompatsiaris I. Cancer Patients’ Perspectives and Requirements of Digital Health Technologies: A Scoping Literature Review. Cancers. 2024; 16(13):2293. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16132293
Chicago/Turabian StyleLazarou, Ioulietta, Anna-Maria Krooupa, Spiros Nikolopoulos, Lazaros Apostolidis, Nikos Sarris, Symeon Papadopoulos, and Ioannis Kompatsiaris. 2024. "Cancer Patients’ Perspectives and Requirements of Digital Health Technologies: A Scoping Literature Review" Cancers 16, no. 13: 2293. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16132293
APA StyleLazarou, I., Krooupa, A. -M., Nikolopoulos, S., Apostolidis, L., Sarris, N., Papadopoulos, S., & Kompatsiaris, I. (2024). Cancer Patients’ Perspectives and Requirements of Digital Health Technologies: A Scoping Literature Review. Cancers, 16(13), 2293. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16132293