SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2018
Effectiveness of Internet-based interventions in managing chemotherapy-related symptoms in patients with cancer: a systematic literature review.
Synthesis in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05609227 (Effect of a Mobile Application Developed for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients on Supportive Care Needs and Quality of Life), which is not on this map. Cited by 33 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Effect of a Mobile Application Developed for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients on Supportive Care Needs and Quality of Life
Who cites it
33 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- The efficacy of web or mobile-based interventions to alleviate emotional symptoms in people with advanced cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Digital Counseling Environments on Anxiety, Depression, and Adherence to Treatment Among Patients Who Are Chronically Ill: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Pooled it
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- Real time remote symptom monitoring during chemotherapy for cancer: European multicentre randomised controlled trial (eSMART).BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2021Trial
- Engagement in an Interactive App for Symptom Self-Management during Treatment in Patients With Breast or Prostate Cancer: Mixed Methods Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Trial
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- Patient and Provider Perspectives of a Web-Based Intervention to Support Symptom Management After Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Qualitative Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
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- Interventions Addressing Nurses' Psychological Well-being during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review.Acta medica Philippina · 2024Article
- Assessing Patient-Reported Outcomes in Routine Cancer Clinical Care Using Electronic Administration and Telehealth Technologies: Realist Synthesis of Potential Mechanisms for Improving Health Outcomes.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Review
- ePRO symptom follow-up of colorectal cancer patients receiving oxaliplatin-based adjuvant chemotherapy is feasible and enhances the quality of patient care: a prospective multicenter study.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2023Article
- An Evaluation of Interactive mHealth Applications for Adults Living with Cancer.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Article
- Digital health and telehealth in cancer care: a scoping review of reviews.The Lancet. Digital health · 2023Article
- Randomized clinical trial quantifying the effectiveness of a self-monitoring intervention in cancer patients with peripheral neuropathy: A quantitative study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2023Article
- Development of an eHealth Tool for Capturing and Analyzing the Immune-related Adverse Events (irAEs) in Cancer Treatment.Cancer informatics · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aims of this review were to (1) examine the effectiveness of Internet-based interventions on cancer chemotherapy-related physical symptoms (severity and/or distress) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes and (2) identify the design elements and processes for implementing these interventions in oncology practices.
methodsA systematic review was performed. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were searched for studies dating from January 2000 through to October 2016. Based on pre-determined selection criteria, data was extracted from eligible studies. Methodological quality of studies was assessed using an adapted version of the Cochrane Collaboration Back Review Group checklist.
resultsThe literature search yielded 1766 studies of which only six RCTs fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Although the content, duration, and frequency of interventions varied considerably across studies, commonly used elements included tailored information, education, self-management support, and communication with clinicians. Five studies measured symptom distress and four of them reported statistically significant differences between study groups. Of the three studies that measured HRQOL, two reported improvement (or no deterioration over time) for the intervention group. However, several methodological issues including high attrition rates, poor adherence to interventions, and use of non-validated measures affect confidence in the strength of evidence.
conclusionDespite the evidence in support of using the Internet as a worthwhile tool for effective patient engagement and self-management of chemotherapy-related symptoms outside clinic visits, methodological limitations in the evidence base require further well-planned and quality research.
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