Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Röntgengesellschaft ... [et al]
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Clinical Trial
Prospective trial on telemonitoring of geriatric cancer patients using handheld devices.
Randomized trials indicate that electronic or app-based assessment of patient-reported outcomes may improve outcomes in cancer patients. To analyze if an app-based follow-up would be accepted by elderly cancer patients, we conducted a single-center prospective feasibility study (NCT03196050). ⋯ Our data indicate that an app-based follow-up incorporating EORTC questionnaires might be possible in highly selected elderly cancer patients with modest compliance rates. Further trials should aim at an increased participation rate.