TY  - JOUR
AU  - Groen, Wim G
AU  - Kuijpers, Wilma
AU  - Oldenburg, Hester SA
AU  - Wouters, Michel WJM
AU  - Aaronson, Neil K
AU  - van Harten, Wim H
PY  - 2017
DA  - 2017/08/08
TI  - Supporting Lung Cancer Patients With an Interactive Patient Portal: Feasibility Study
JO  - JMIR Cancer
SP  - e10
VL  - 3
IS  - 2
KW  - non-small cell lung cancer
KW  - patient empowerment
KW  - patient portal
KW  - supportive care
KW  - eHealth
KW  - feasibility
AB  - 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. 
SN  - 2369-1999
UR  - http://cancer.jmir.org/2017/2/e10/
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2196/cancer.7443
UR  - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28790025
DO  - 10.2196/cancer.7443
ID  - info:doi/10.2196/cancer.7443
ER  -