{"id":4955,"date":"2018-08-21T09:18:41","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T08:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.library.sath.nhs.uk\/research\/?p=4955"},"modified":"2021-03-22T09:59:31","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T09:59:31","slug":"a-pilot-experience-in-using-a-digital-app-to-follow-up-prostate-cancer-patients-in-shropshire-uk-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.library.sath.nhs.uk\/research\/2018\/08\/21\/a-pilot-experience-in-using-a-digital-app-to-follow-up-prostate-cancer-patients-in-shropshire-uk-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"A pilot experience in using a digital app to follow-up prostate cancer patients in Shropshire, UK (2018)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Type of publication:<\/strong><br \/>\nConference abstract<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author(s):<\/strong><br \/>\n*Phan Y.; *Loh A.; *Anandakumar A.; *Umranikar S.; *Elves A.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Citation:<\/strong><br \/>\nEuropean Urology, Supplements; Mar 2018; vol. 17 (no. 2)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:<\/strong><br \/>\nIntroduction &amp; Objective: It is not uncommon for patients with cancer to experience physical, mental and social\u00a0distress, forming a significant burden that has a negative impact on their quality of life. We have piloted a digital\u00a0app called VitruCare in our hospital in order to address these issues in patients with prostate cancer. More\u00a0importantly, the app also serves as a communication tool between the hospital medical team and the patients.\u00a0Materials and Methods: Patients with prostate cancer were invited to use VitruCare in our pilot study. 53 users\u00a0were followed prospectively. Data on various domains such as \"My Goals\", \"My Lifestyle\", \"My Priorities\", \"My\u00a0Diaries\", and \"How Do I Feel Today\" were analysed retrospectively. Results: The users of this application have a\u00a0median age of 72.5 years old. 14% have nodal or bone metastasis, and median time since treatment is 48\u00a0months. 60% have completed the lifestyle questionnaire and \"How Do I Feel Today\" trackers. 20% of the users\u00a0who completed the lifestyle questionnaire reported anxiety. 42% have used the diary function and 47% have\u00a0used the secured messaging function. Usage of the lifestyle questionnaire, \"How Do I Feel Today\" trackers,\u00a0secured messaging and diary functions does not appear to be age related. Patients who have been treated and\u00a0further away from treatment in time are more likely to be used the app. Conclusions: The level of engagement in\u00a0this pilot study reflects the willingness of patients to utilize this innovative app that has the potential to monitor\u00a0the well-being of patients with prostate cancer out with the constraints of a fixed clinic appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Type of publication: Conference abstract Author(s): *Phan Y.; *Loh A.; *Anandakumar A.; *Umranikar S.; *Elves A. 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