Evaluation of m-health technology in OG cancer
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Mixed methods evaluation of a m-health technology platform for supported self management in patients with gastro-oesophageal cancer
IRAS ID
177356
Contact name
Krishna Moorthy
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 2 days
Research summary
This study aims to evaluate the role technology can play in improving outcomes and experience in a cohort of oesophageal-gastric (OG) cancer patients preparing for surgical treatment. It will study the impact m-health technology (specifically an application for a tablet computer) has on optimising health, modifying health behaviours, improving patient experience and in delivering healthcare interventions.
It will also aim to understand the key drivers and barriers to adoption and use of the technology by patients and healthcare staff.
The technology will support an existing pre-habilitating, personalised patient care programme (PPC), and extend to develop a supported self-management programme which will use technology (applications) as a means of educating, activating and coaching patients to take a involved role in their healthcare management.
There is evidence that patients who are more engaged in their care have better health outcomes, improved patient experience and lower healthcare costs. Thus, we have developed a program of supported self-management which compliments the PPC and existing enhanced recovery program (ERP) initiatives. Supported self-management is a comprehensive multi-dimensional intervention based on the foundations of co-design, patient activation, co-creation of health goals and remote patient monitoring. The supported self-management programme reflects a shift away from the traditional model of medical paternalism and a move towards an environment of clinicians and patients working in partnership.
M-health technology and applications are innovative and increasingly popular tools in promoting supportive self-management, our study will evaluate the use and impact of these tools in practice with OG cancer patients.
REC name
North East - York Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/NE/0107
Date of REC Opinion
17 Mar 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion