Utilizing a Mobile App to Help Survivors of Childhood Cancer Navigate Long-Term Follow-Up Care
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Childhood Cancer
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in knowledge questionnaire score
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 9 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This clinical trial studies the effectiveness of a newly developed survivorship mobile application (app) designed for survivors, or their caregivers, of childhood cancer to help them better navigate long-term follow-up care. The survivorship app provides survivors access to their treatment history and follow-up recommendations, improves knowledge of their diagnosis, treatment, risks, and recommended follow-up care by using a message notification. The ability to quickly connect and establish care planning may enhance adherence to recommended follow-up.
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To determine the difference in survivor/caregiver knowledge and understanding of diagnosis, treatment information, and follow-up needs using the survivorship app. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: I. To validate the usability and effectiveness of the survivorship mobile application. OUTLINE: Participants are seen in the survivorship clinic and receive education about potential late effects and the survivorship application on study. Participants then use the survivorship app for 4 months on study.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Survivors of childhood cancer attending Survivorship Clinic at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) OR caregivers of a childhood cancer survivor attending Survivorship Clinic at UCSF.
- •Must have a mobile device (smartphone or smart-tablet) with service plan.
- •Must have ability to read, write, and understand English language.
Exclusion Criteria
- •An individual who does not meet any of the criteria mentioned above will be excluded from participation in this study.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in knowledge questionnaire score
Time Frame: Up to 4 months
The knowledge of the participant will be measured using a 12-item questionnaire that assesses the awareness of their treatment and health issues in four categories: (1) diagnosis, (2) treatment, (3) risks, and (4) recommended follow-up. A scoring system has been devised which will give a score to each questionnaire out of 100 possible points. The change in participants knowledge scores \>=20 points from baseline will be reported.
Secondary Outcomes
- System usability scale (SUS) score > 68(Up to 2 months)