Mobile applications in oncology: A systematic review of health science databases
| Autor: | Moles Julio María Pilar, Macia-Soler Loreto, Folch-Ayora Ana, Salas Medina Pablo, Seva-Llor Ana Myriam, López-Montesinos Maria José |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Universidad de Alicante. Departamento de Enfermería, Grupo Balmis de Investigación en Salud Comunitaria e Historia de la Ciencia |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
| Předmět: |
Oncology
medicine.medical_specialty Medical oncology Databases Factual 020205 medical informatics Population MEDLINE Health Informatics 02 engineering and technology Scientific literature computer.software_genre App store Scientific evidence law.invention 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Mobile applications Randomized controlled trial law Internal medicine Neoplasms Health care mental disorders 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Android (operating system) education education.field_of_study Database business.industry Mobile Applications Medical informatics applications Enfermería Smartphone Psychology business computer |
| Zdroj: | RUA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Alicante Universidad de Alicante (UA) |
| Popis: | Introduction In recent years there has been an exponential growth in the number of mobile applications (apps) relating to the early diagnosis of cancer and prevention of side effects during cancer treatment. For health care professionals and users, it can thus be difficult to determine the most appropriate app for given needs and assess the level of scientific evidence supporting their use. Therefore, this review aims to examine the research studies that deal with this issue and determine the characteristics of the apps involved. Methodology This study involved a systematic review of the scientific literature on randomized clinical trials that use apps to improve cancer management among patients, using the Pubmed (Medline), Latin America and the Caribbean in Health Sciences (LILACS), and Cochrane databases. The search was limited to articles written in English and Spanish published in the last 10 years. A search of the App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices was performed to find the apps identified in the included research articles. Results In total, 54 articles were found to analyze the development of an application in the field of oncology. These articles were most frequently related to the use of apps for the early detection of cancer (n = 28), particularly melanoma (n = 9). In total, 21 studies reflected the application used. The apps featured in nine articles were located using the App Store and Google Play (n = 9), of which five were created to manage cancer-related issues. The rest of the apps were designed for use in the general population (n = 4). Conclusions There is an increasing number of research articles that study the use of apps in the field of oncology; however, these mobile applications tend to disappear from app stores after the studies are completed. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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