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Monitoring Adolescent and Young Adult Patients With Cancer via a Smart T-Shirt: Prospective, Single-Cohort, Mixed Methods Feasibility Study (OncoSmartShirt Study)

Monitoring Adolescent and Young Adult Patients With Cancer via a Smart T-Shirt: Prospective, Single-Cohort, Mixed Methods Feasibility Study (OncoSmartShirt Study)

The AYA patient group frequently uses new technologies, such as wearables [34]. AYAs thus have unique and beneficial knowledge, which is why patients’ involvement in the study design and in feasibility assessment can be extremely useful [35]. The aim of this study was to evaluate feasibility based on adherence to and experiences with using a smart T-shirt for the remote monitoring of biometric sensor data among AYA patients undergoing cancer treatment during a 2-week test period.

Emma Balch Steen-Olsen, Helle Pappot, Maiken Hjerming, Signe Hanghoej, Cecilie Holländer-Mieritz

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2024;12:e50620

An Unstructured Supplementary Service Data System to Verify HIV Self-Testing Among Nigerian Youths: Mixed Methods Analysis of Usability and Feasibility

An Unstructured Supplementary Service Data System to Verify HIV Self-Testing Among Nigerian Youths: Mixed Methods Analysis of Usability and Feasibility

All the participants reported that they are happy with the feature of the USSD platform that provides linkage to experienced AYA counselors through phone calls after performing and interpreting their HIVST results, and all unanimously submitted that they would recommend this USSD code or platform to their friends who would like to do HIV self-testing and who do not have a smartphone. Pilot field testing of the USSD platform was done among 164 young persons.

David Ayoola Oladele, Juliet Iwelunmor, Titilola Gbajabiamila, Chisom Obiezu-Umeh, Jane Ogoamaka Okwuzu, Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Adesola Zaidat Musa, Kadija Tahlil, Ifeoma Idigbe, Jason Ong, Weiming Tang, Joseph Tucker, Oliver Ezechi

JMIR Form Res 2023;7:e44402

Usability of a Mobile Phone App Aimed at Adolescents and Young Adults During and After Cancer Treatment: Qualitative Study

Usability of a Mobile Phone App Aimed at Adolescents and Young Adults During and After Cancer Treatment: Qualitative Study

Worldwide, there has been an increased focus on AYA cancer patients as a group with special treatment and support needs, addressing problems such as social maturity, identity-forming, health concerns, romantic relationships, friendships, fertility, mood changes, and risk of depression and anxiety [1,2].

Signe Hanghøj, Kirsten A Boisen, Maiken Hjerming, Abbey Elsbernd, Helle Pappot

JMIR Cancer 2020;6(1):e15008