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ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2024

Intensive Longitudinal Methods Among Adults With Breast or Lung Cancer: Scoping Review.

Joran Geeraerts, Kim de Nooijer, Lara Pivodic, Mark De Ridder, Lieve Van den Block

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Article in Journal of medical Internet research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. A comparison of in-the-moment and retrospective patient-reported outcome measures in advanced cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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5 authors.

Joran GeeraertsEnd-of-Life Care Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-5658-5544
Kim de NooijerEnd-of-Life Care Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-2887-6832
Lara PivodicEnd-of-Life Care Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-8825-3699
Mark De RidderDepartment of Radiotherapy, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-4433-8807
Lieve Van den BlockEnd-of-Life Care Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-7770-348X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIntensive longitudinal methods offer a powerful tool for capturing daily experiences of individuals. However, its feasibility, effectiveness, and optimal methodological approaches for studying or monitoring experiences of oncology patients remain uncertain.

objectiveThis scoping review aims to describe to what extent intensive longitudinal methods with daily electronic assessments have been used among patients with breast or lung cancer and with which methodologies, associated outcomes, and influencing factors.

methodsWe searched the electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, and PsycINFO) up to January 2024 and included studies reporting on the use of these methods among adults with breast or lung cancer. Data were extracted on population characteristics, intensive monitoring methodologies used, study findings, and factors influencing the implementation of these methods in research and clinical practice.

resultsWe identified 1311 articles and included 52 articles reporting on 41 studies. Study aims and intensive monitoring methodologies varied widely, but most studies focused on measuring physical and psychological symptom constructs, such as pain, anxiety, or depression. Compliance and attrition rates seemed acceptable for most studies, although complete methodological reporting was often lacking. Few studies specifically examined these methods among patients with advanced cancer. Factors influencing implementation were linked to both patient (eg, confidence with intensive monitoring system) and methodology (eg, option to use personal devices).

conclusionsIntensive longitudinal methods with daily electronic assessments hold promise to provide unique insights into the daily lives of patients with cancer. Intensive longitudinal methods may be feasible among people with breast or lung cancer. Our findings encourage further research to determine optimal conditions for intensive monitoring, specifically in more advanced disease stages.

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Breast NeoplasmsLung NeoplasmsAdultFemaleHumansLongitudinal Studiesadvanced disease stagesbreast cancercancerdiaryecological momentary assessmentintensive monitoringlongitudinal methodslung cancermobile phoneneoplasmspatients with cancerquality of lifescoping reviewself-reporttelemedicine

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