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Chemotherapy side-effect management using mobile phones.

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference · 2008 · Unclear · Very low evidence

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A mobile-phone telemedicine system was developed for patients to complete symptom diaries that trigger nurse alerts for severe side-effects. Six patients used the system for two chemotherapy cycles; two cases of moderate symptoms deteriorating to more severe …

Study snapshot

PublicationAnnual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference · 2008
Study typeother
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingVery low

Abstract

Colorectal cancer is a major health problem in developed countries, accounting for a significant proportion of deaths in the population. Advances in chemotherapy treatment have led to therapy being delivered in the home-setting, which presents challenges in ensuring that treatment-related side-effects are detected and reported to clinical staff in an appropriate time-frame. A telemedicine system has been developed using a mobile-phone platform to allow patients to complete symptom diaries which trigger alerts paged to their nurse in the event of severe side-effects. Six patients used this system for two cycles of oral chemotherapy. Two cases of moderate symptoms deteriorating to more severe conditions were observed, and individual self-care and treatment advice were presented to these patients.

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Study typeother
Effect directionunclear
PopulationPatients receiving oral chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
Sample size6
Exposuretwo cycles of oral chemotherapy
Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

A mobile-phone telemedicine system was developed for patients to complete symptom diaries that trigger nurse alerts for severe side-effects. Six patients used the system for two chemotherapy cycles; two cases of moderate symptoms deteriorating to more severe conditions were observed and advice was presented to these patients.

Outcomes measured

  • Detection and reporting of chemotherapy side-effects
  • Symptom diary completion
  • Alerts to clinical staff (nurse paging)
  • Self-care and treatment advice delivery

Limitations

  • Very small sample size (six patients)
  • No comparator/control group described
  • Clinical outcomes and effectiveness metrics not quantified in the abstract
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1109/iembs.2008.4650374
PubMed: 19163877

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