Supporting Lung Cancer Patients With an Interactive Patient Portal: Feasibility Study.

Abstract

RESULTS

We included 37 of 123 eligible patients (mean age 59.6 years). The majority of responses (82%) were positive about using MyAVL, 69% saw it as a valuable addition to care, and 56% perceived increased control over their health. No positive effects could be substantiated on the impact measures.

CONCLUSIONS

MyAVL appears to be a feasible and user-friendly, multifunctional eHealth program for a selected group of lung cancer patients. However, it needs further improvements to positively impact patient outcomes.

BACKGROUND

MyAVL is an interactive portal for cancer patients that aims to support lung cancer patients.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and usability of the patient portal and generate preliminary evidence on its impact.

METHODS

Lung cancer patients currently or recently treated with curative intent could use MyAVL noncommittally for 4 months. Feasibility, usability, and preliminary impact (ie, patient activation, quality of life, and physical activity) were studied by means of questionnaires, a focus group, and analysis of user log data.

More about this publication

JMIR cancer
  • Volume 3
  • Issue nr. 2
  • Pages e10
  • Publication date 08-08-2017

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