Performance and usability evaluation of a mobile health data capture application in clinical cancer trials follow-up. (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Paulissen, John M.J.; Zegers, Catharina M.L.; Nijsten, Iverna R.; Reiters, Pascalle H.C.M.; Houben, Ruud M.; Eekers, Daniëlle B.P.; Roelofs, Erik
• Is Part Of: Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology. Volume 24(2022)
• Page Start: 107
• Page End: 112
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: Electronic data capture -- Mobile application -- mHealth -- Clinical cancer trials -- High quality data collection; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Patients -- Hospital care -- Periodicals; 615.842
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2022.10.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-6324

Abstract

Highlights: A mobile health data capture application can improve quality of data collection in clinical cancer trials. The use of a mobile health data capture application optimizes the efficiency and effectivity of a trial participant's visit to a clinic. A mobile health data capture application relieves participants from instant recall on possible health changes during visits. The use of a mobile health data capture application helps a healthcare provider in preparing a participant's visit. Abstract: Mobile health data capture applications (mHDA's) may improve communication between healthcare providers and patients. However, there is limited literature about the use of mHDA's facilitating clinical trials. In this study, the effectiveness of an application, supporting follow-up visits of cancer trial participants was investigated. Twenty participants were provided with an e-questionnaire via the mHDA. Participants rated the usability of the application as high performing (mean Systems Usability Scale 87 points). The research team rated the mHDA as highly applicable and efficient in preparing visits. Anamnesis, physical examination and agreement on further policy were performed within an average of 31 min.