How Do Cancer Patients Keep Track of Their Patient Journeys?
Stud Health Technol Inform
; 316: 325-326, 2024 Aug 22.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39176738
ABSTRACT
Cancer patients undergo long periods of treatment and follow-up, and it is challenging to keep track of appointments, treatment plans etc. This paper report from a study involving 41 patients and next-of-kin focusing on their strategies for managing the patient journey. Most patients take an active role, employing a variety of tools. The national patient portal is seen as useful for accessing information and keeping an overview but does not alone meet their information needs.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Neoplasms
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Stud Health Technol Inform
Journal subject:
INFORMATICA MEDICA
/
PESQUISA EM SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Norway
Country of publication:
Netherlands