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. 2017 Aug 8;3(2):e10.
doi: 10.2196/cancer.7443.

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

Wim G Groen  1 , Wilma Kuijpers  1 , Hester Sa Oldenburg  2 , Michel Wjm Wouters  2 , Neil K Aaronson  1 , Wim H van Harten  1   3   4
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Supporting Lung Cancer Patients With an Interactive Patient Portal: Feasibility Study

Wim G Groen et al. JMIR Cancer. .

Abstract

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.

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.

Keywords: eHealth; feasibility; non-small cell lung cancer; patient empowerment; patient portal; supportive care.

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Conflicts of Interest: None declared.

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