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ArticleJMIR cancer2018

An Interactive Web Portal for Tracking Oncology Patient Physical Activity and Symptoms: Prospective Cohort Study.

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

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Article in JMIR 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 NCT06787599 (The Effect of Synchronous Homebased Tele-exercise on Physical Function, Daily Physical Activity and Frailty in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients), which is not on this map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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NCT06787599 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

The Effect of Synchronous Homebased Tele-exercise on Physical Function, Daily Physical Activity and Frailty in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Randomized Pilot Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorPardis Specialized Wellness InstituteRan2025 to 2025Enrolled30ConditionsEnd Stage Renal Disease, Peritoneal Dialysis ComplicationArmsHome-based Tele Exercise
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Usefulness of wearable fitness tracking devices in patients undergoing esophagectomy.Esophagus : official journal of the Japan Esophageal Society · 2022
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  8. Digital health for optimal supportive care in oncology: benefits, limits, and future perspectives.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Michael MarthickChris 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 AlisonFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2011-4756
Bobby 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

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhysical activity levels typically decline during cancer treatment and often do not return to prediagnosis or minimum recommended levels. Interventions to promote physical activity are needed. Support through the use of digital health tools may be helpful in this situation.

objectiveThe goal of the research was to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of an interactive Web portal developed to support patients with cancer to increase daily physical activity levels.

methodsA Web portal for supportive cancer care which was developed to act as a patient-clinician information and coaching tool focused on integrating wearable device data and remote symptom reporting. Patients currently receiving or who had completed intensive anticancer therapy were recruited to 3 cohorts. All cohorts were given access to the Web portal and an activity monitor over a 10-week period. Cohort 2 received additional summative messaging, and cohort 3 received personalized coaching messaging. Qualitative semistructured interviews were completed following the intervention. The primary outcome was feasibility of the use of the portal assessed as both the number of log-ins to the portal to record symptoms and the completion of post-program questionnaires.

resultsOf the 49 people were recruited, 40 completed the intervention. Engagement increased with more health professional contact and was highest in cohort 3. The intervention was found to be acceptable by participants.

conclusionsThe portal was feasible for use by people with a history of cancer. Further research is needed to determine optimal coaching methods.

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eHealthfitness trackersneoplasmsphysical activity

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PMID30578217
PMCPMC6320671

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