@Article{info:doi/10.2196/cancer.7443,
author="Groen, Wim G
and Kuijpers, Wilma
and Oldenburg, Hester SA
and Wouters, Michel WJM
and Aaronson, Neil K
and van Harten, Wim H",
title="Supporting Lung Cancer Patients With an Interactive Patient Portal: Feasibility Study",
journal="JMIR Cancer",
year="2017",
month="Aug",
day="08",
volume="3",
number="2",
pages="e10",
keywords="non-small cell lung cancer; patient empowerment; patient portal; supportive care; eHealth; feasibility",
abstract="Background: MyAVL is an interactive portal for cancer patients that aims to support lung cancer patients. Objective: We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and usability of the patient portal and generate preliminary evidence on its impact. Methods: Lung cancer patients currently or recently treated with curative intent could use MyAVL noncommittally for 4 months. Feasibility, usability, and preliminary impact (ie, patient activation, quality of life, and physical activity) were studied by means of questionnaires, a focus group, and analysis of user log data. Results: We included 37 of 123 eligible patients (mean age 59.6 years). The majority of responses (82{\%}) were positive about using MyAVL, 69{\%} saw it as a valuable addition to care, and 56{\%} perceived increased control over their health. No positive effects could be substantiated on the impact measures. Conclusions: MyAVL appears to be a feasible and user-friendly, multifunctional eHealth program for a selected group of lung cancer patients. However, it needs further improvements to positively impact patient outcomes. ",
issn="2369-1999",
doi="10.2196/cancer.7443",
url="http://cancer.jmir.org/2017/2/e10/",
url="https://doi.org/10.2196/cancer.7443",
url="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28790025"
}