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ArticleJMIR cancer2016

eHealth for Breast Cancer Survivors: Use, Feasibility and Impact of an Interactive Portal.

Wilma Kuijpers, Wim G Groen, Hester Sa Oldenburg, Michel Wjm Wouters, Neil K Aaronson, Wim H van Harten

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Article in JMIR cancer, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 44 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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44 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  2. Interactive digital tools to support empowerment of people with cancer: a systematic literature review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024
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  4. Health information technology to support cancer survivorship care planning: A systematic review.Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA · 2021
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6 authors.

Wilma KuijpersThe Netherlands Cancer Institute, Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Amsterdam, Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5258-5923
Wim G GroenThe Netherlands Cancer Institute, Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Amsterdam, Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6300-5189
Hester Sa OldenburgThe Netherlands Cancer Institute, Division of Surgical Oncology, Amsterdam, Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8626-1401
Michel Wjm WoutersThe Netherlands Cancer Institute, Division of Surgical Oncology, Amsterdam, Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6173-0662
Neil K AaronsonThe Netherlands Cancer Institute, Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Amsterdam, Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2574-4850
Wim H van HartenThe Netherlands Cancer Institute, Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Amsterdam, Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9580-0489

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMijnAVL is an interactive portal including patient education, overview of appointments, access to the electronic medical records (EMR), patient-reported outcomes, plus feedback and physical activity support.

objectiveWith this study we aimed to evaluate the use, feasibility, and impact of MijnAVL among breast cancer survivors.

methodsWe included survivors currently or recently treated with curative intent, who completed questions on sociodemographics, patient activation (PAM), quality of life (SF-36), and physical activity (IPAQ). MijnAVL could be used noncommittally for four months. Log data were collected retrospectively and participants completed questions on acceptability, satisfaction, and the PAM, SF-36 and IPAQ.

resultsNinety-two women (mean age 49.5 years, 59% on-treatment) participated, with a mean number of logins of 8.7. Overview of appointments (80% of participants) and access to the EMR (90%) were most frequently used and most highly valued. Average website user satisfaction was 3.8 on a 5-point scale. Although participants reported having more knowledge and experiencing more control of their situation after using MijnAVL, PAM scores did not change significantly. Three domains of the SF-36 (role functioning - emotional, mental health, and social functioning) and median vigorous physical activity improved significantly over time. The burden of MijnAVL for professionals was limited.

conclusionsUser experiences were positive and exposure to MijnAVL was accompanied by improvements in three quality of life domains and vigorous physical activity. Tailored features may be needed to enhance the usefulness and efficacy of MijnAVL. Research with a controlled design is needed to confirm our findings.

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breast cancer survivoreHealthfeasibilityinteractive portal

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PMID28410178
PMCPMC5369634

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