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dc.contributor.authorKearney, Noraen_UK
dc.contributor.authorKidd, Lisaen_UK
dc.contributor.authorMiller, Morvenen_UK
dc.contributor.authorSage, Meurigen_UK
dc.contributor.authorKhorrami, Janeen_UK
dc.contributor.authorMcGee-Lennon, Marilynen_UK
dc.contributor.authorCassidy, Jamesen_UK
dc.contributor.authorNiven, Catherineen_UK
dc.contributor.authorGray, Peteren_UK
dc.date.accessioned2017-09-23T02:31:13Z-
dc.date.available2017-09-23T02:31:13Zen_UK
dc.date.issued2006-07en_UK
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1893/1300-
dc.description.abstractGoals of work: Recent changes in cancer service provision mean that many patients spend a limited time in hospital and therefore experience and must cope with and manage treatment-related side effects at home. Information technology can provide innovative solutions in promoting patient care through information provision, enhancing communication, monitoring treatment-related side effects and promoting self-care. Patients and methods: The aim of this feasibility study was to evaluate the acceptability of using handheld computers as a symptom assessment and management tool for patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer. A convenience sample of patients (n=18) and health professionals (n=9) at one Scottish cancer centre was recruited. Patients used the handheld computer to record and send daily symptom reports to the cancer centre and receive instant, tailored symptom management advice during two treatment cycles. Both patients’ and health professionals’ perceptions of the handheld computer system were evaluated at baseline and at the end of the project. Main results: Patients believed the handheld computer had improved their symptom management and felt comfortable in using it. The health professionals also found the handheld computer to be helpful in assessing and managing patients’ symptoms. Conclusions: This project suggests that a handheld-computerbased symptom management tool is feasible and acceptable to both patients and health professionals in complementing the care of patients receiving chemotherapy.en_UK
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherSpringeren_UK
dc.relationKearney N, Kidd L, Miller M, Sage M, Khorrami J, McGee-Lennon M, Cassidy J, Niven C & Gray P (2006) Utilising handheld computers to monitor and support patients receiving chemotherapy: results of a UK-based feasibility study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 14 (7), pp. 742-752. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-005-0002-9en_UK
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dc.subjectCanceren_UK
dc.subjectChemotherapyen_UK
dc.subjectInformation technologyen_UK
dc.subjectSymptom managementen_UK
dc.subjectself careen_UK
dc.subjectCancer Nursingen_UK
dc.subjectCancer Chemotherapyen_UK
dc.subjectCancer Patientsen_UK
dc.subjectTelecommunication in medicineen_UK
dc.titleUtilising handheld computers to monitor and support patients receiving chemotherapy: results of a UK-based feasibility studyen_UK
dc.typeJournal Articleen_UK
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dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s00520-005-0002-9en_UK
dc.identifier.pmid16525792en_UK
dc.citation.jtitleSupportive Care in Canceren_UK
dc.citation.issn1433-7339en_UK
dc.citation.issn0941-4355en_UK
dc.citation.volume14en_UK
dc.citation.issue7en_UK
dc.citation.spage742en_UK
dc.citation.epage752en_UK
dc.citation.publicationstatusPublisheden_UK
dc.citation.peerreviewedRefereeden_UK
dc.type.statusVoR - Version of Recorden_UK
dc.author.emailnora.kearney@stir.ac.uken_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationHealth Sciences Research - Stirling - LEGACYen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationCancer Care Research Centre - LEGACYen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationCancer Care Research Centre - LEGACYen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationKelvin Connect Ltden_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationBeatson West of Scotland Cancer Centreen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Glasgowen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationBeatson West of Scotland Cancer Centreen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationNMAHPen_UK
dc.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Glasgowen_UK
dc.identifier.isiWOS:000238293800006en_UK
dc.identifier.scopusid2-s2.0-33745057678en_UK
dc.identifier.wtid815341en_UK
dc.date.accepted2005-11-23en_UK
dcterms.dateAccepted2005-11-23en_UK
dc.date.filedepositdate2009-06-10en_UK
rioxxterms.typeJournal Article/Reviewen_UK
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local.rioxx.authorKearney, Nora|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorKidd, Lisa|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorMiller, Morven|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorSage, Meurig|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorKhorrami, Jane|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorMcGee-Lennon, Marilyn|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorCassidy, James|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorNiven, Catherine|en_UK
local.rioxx.authorGray, Peter|en_UK
local.rioxx.projectInternal Project|University of Stirling|https://isni.org/isni/0000000122484331en_UK
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