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ArticleJMIR research protocols2018

Development of a Web Portal for Physical Activity and Symptom Tracking in Oncology Patients: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study.

Michael Marthick, Haryana M Dhillon, Jennifer A Alison, Birinder S Cheema, Tim Shaw

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Article in JMIR research protocols, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Michael Marthick *Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1524-7968
Haryana M DhillonCentre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-Based Decision-Making, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4039-5169
Jennifer A AlisonDiscipline of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2011-4756
Birinder S CheemaSchool of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Penrith, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1979-590X
Tim ShawResearch in Implementation Science and eHealth Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0783-1918
The University of Sydney · AUWestern Sydney University · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSignificant benefits accrue from increasing physical activity levels in people with a history of cancer. Physical activity levels can be increased using behavioral change interventions in this population. Access to Web portals and provision of activity monitors to provide feedback may support behavior change by encouraging patient engagement in physical therapy. The Web portal evaluated in this study will provide a system to monitor physical activity and sleep, for use by both clinician and patient, along with symptom and health-related quality of life tracking capabilities.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to outline a protocol for a feasibility study focused on a Web-based portal that provides activity monitoring and personalized messaging to increase physical activity in people with cancer.

methodsUsing a longitudinal cohort design, people with cancer will be serially allocated to 3 intervention cohorts of 20 participants each and followed for 10 weeks. Cohort 1 will be provided a wearable activity monitor and access to a Web-based portal. Cohort 2 will receive the same content as Cohort 1 and in addition will receive a weekly activity summary message. Cohort 3 will receive the same content as Cohorts 1 and 2 and in addition will receive a personalized weekly coaching message. Feasibility of the use of the portal is the primary outcome.

resultsResults are expected in early 2018. Outcome measures will include goal attainment and completion rate.

conclusionsThis study will provide information about the feasibility of investigating eHealth initiatives to promote physical activity in people with cancer. REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER: RR1-10.2196/9586.

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fitness trackersneoplasmspatient portalsphysical activity

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PMCPMC5974454
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