ArticleAnnals of surgical oncology2021
Remote Home Monitoring of Older Surgical Cancer Patients: Perspective on Study Implementation and Feasibility.
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34 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The use of wearable technology in studies in older adults with cancer: a systematic review.The oncologist · 2025Pooled it
- Advances in Remote Monitoring Technology Applications in Anesthesia: A Narrative Review.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Review
- The effect of digital health interventions in older adults with frailty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2026Review
- Design and implementation of mHealth applications for older people with cancer: A scoping review.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Review
- Remote monitoring in older adults with cancer, opportunities and challenges: a narrative review.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2025Review
- Remote Symptom Monitoring in Thoracic Surgery Patients After Discharge.Annals of surgery · 2025Article
- Feasibility of a Comprehensive eCoach to Support Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery: Longitudinal Observational Study.JMIR perioperative medicine · 2025Observational
- Application of Patient-Generated Health Data Among Older Adults With Cancer: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Patients' Experienced Usability and Satisfaction With Digital Health Solutions in a Home Setting: Instrument Validation Study.JMIR medical informatics · 2025Article
- Evaluation of a Telemonitoring System Using Electronic National Early Warning Scores for Patients Receiving Medical Home Care: Pilot Implementation Study.JMIR medical informatics · 2024Article
- The relation between preoperative radiological sarcopenia and postoperative recovery of physical activity in older surgical cancer patients; an explorative study.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2024Observational
- Eliciting Older Cancer Patients' Preferences for Follow-Up Care to Inform a Primary Healthcare Follow-Up Model in China: A Discrete Choice Experiment.The patient · 2024Article
- Mobility Assessment Instruments.Seminars in oncology nursing · 2024Review
- Attributes, Methods, and Frameworks Used to Evaluate Wearables and Their Companion mHealth Apps: Scoping Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Article
- A usability and participatory design study for GeRI, an open-source, remote cancer treatment toxicity and frailty monitoring platform for older adults.Journal of geriatric oncology · 2024Article
- Integration of Remote Symptom and Biometric Monitoring Into the Care of Adult Patients With Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy-A Decentralized Feasibility Pilot Study.JCO oncology practice · 2023Article
- Remote Home Monitoring of Continuous Vital Sign Measurements by Wearables in Patients Discharged After Colorectal Surgery: Observational Feasibility Study.JMIR perioperative medicine · 2023Article
- Personal Devices to Monitor Physical Activity and Nutritional Intake After Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Feasibility Study.JMIR perioperative medicine · 2022Article
- Patients' experiences of, and engagement with, remote home monitoring services for COVID-19 patients: A rapid mixed-methods study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundRemote home monitoring might fill the perceived surveillance gap after hospital discharge. However, it is unclear whether older oncologic patients will be able to use the required new digital technologies. The study aimed to assess the feasibility of postoperative remote home monitoring for this population.
methodsThis observational cohort study recruited patients aged 65 years or older scheduled for oncologic surgery. The study patients used a mobile application and activity tracker preoperatively until 3 months postoperatively. A subset of the patients used additional devices (thermometer, blood pressure monitor, weight scale) and completed electronic health questionnaires 2 weeks after hospital discharge. Feasibility was assessed by the study completion rate, compliance in using components of the information technology system, acceptability [Net Promotor Score (NPS)] and usability [System Usability Scale (SUS)]. The NPS score varied from - 100 to + 100. An SUS higher than 68 was considered above average.
resultsOf 47 participants (mean age, 72 years; range, 65-85 years), 37 completed a follow-up assessment, yielding a completion rate of 79%. Compliance in using the activity tracker (n = 41) occurred a median of 81 days [interquartile range (IQR), 70-90 days] out of 90 post-discharge days. Compliance in measuring vital signs and completing health questionnaires varied from a median of 10.5 days (IQR, 4.5-14.0 days) to 12 days (IQR, 5-14 days) out of 14 days. The NPS was + 29.7%, and the mean SUS was 74.4 ± 19.3.
conclusionOlder oncologic patients in the study considered postoperative home monitoring acceptable and usable. Once they consented to participate, the patients were compliant, and the completion rate was high.
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