Using Digital Health to Help Older Adults with Cancer During Chemotherapy
Author Information
Author(s): Sim Hyebeen, Shin Jinhee, Konlan Kennedy
Primary Institution: Kangbuk Samsung Hospital
Hypothesis
Digital health interventions can enhance health outcomes for older adults with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
Conclusion
Digital health interventions can significantly improve symptom management and quality of life for older adults with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
Supporting Evidence
- Digital health technologies included mobile apps, remote monitoring, and games.
- Improvements were observed in symptom management, physical activity, nutritional support, and quality of life.
- Patients in intervention groups had reduced hospitalizations and treatment-related toxicities.
Takeaway
This study found that using technology can help older people with cancer feel better while they are getting treatment.
Methodology
A systematic review was conducted using PRISMA guidelines and the PICO framework, screening 5,683 articles and selecting 13 based on inclusion criteria.
Limitations
The specific benefits and components of digital health interventions for older adults with cancer remain inadequately defined.
Participant Demographics
Older adults with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
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