%0 Journal Article
%@ 2369-1999
%I JMIR Publications
%V 3
%N 2
%P e10
%T Supporting Lung Cancer Patients With an Interactive Patient Portal: Feasibility Study
%A Groen,Wim G
%A Kuijpers,Wilma
%A Oldenburg,Hester SA
%A Wouters,Michel WJM
%A Aaronson,Neil K
%A van Harten,Wim H
%+ Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, Amsterdam,, Netherlands, 31 20 5122861, w.v.harten@nki.nl
%K non-small cell lung cancer
%K patient empowerment
%K patient portal
%K supportive care
%K eHealth
%K feasibility
%D 2017
%7 08.08.2017
%9 Original Paper
%J JMIR Cancer
%G English
%X 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. 
%M 28790025
%R 10.2196/cancer.7443
%U http://cancer.jmir.org/2017/2/e10/
%U https://doi.org/10.2196/cancer.7443
%U http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28790025