| Title: |
The Role of mHealth Applications in Uro-Oncology: A Systematic Review and Future Directions |
| Authors: |
Gómez-Luque, Miguel Ángel; Rivero-Belenchón, Inés; Congregado-Ruiz, C. B.; Escobar-Rodríguez, Germán Antonio; Delgado-Granados, Francisco Javier; Rivas-González, José Antonio; Medina López, Rafael Antonio |
| Contributors: |
Fundación para la Gestión de la Investigación en Salud de Sevilla; Gómez-Luque, Miguel Ángel; Rivero-Belenchón, Inés; Escobar-Rodríguez, Germán Antonio; Rivas-González, José Antonio; Medina López, Rafael Antonio; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas https://ror.org/02gfc7t72 |
| Publisher Information: |
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |
| Publication Year: |
2025 |
| Collection: |
Digital.CSIC (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas / Spanish National Research Council) |
| Subject Terms: |
EHealth; Patient empowerment; Prostate cancer; Uro-oncology |
| Description: |
This article belongs to the Special Issue Digital Health Technologies in Oncology. ; [Simple Summary] This systematic review explores how mobile health applications can improve care for individuals with cancers affecting the urinary system, including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. We aimed to understand whether these applications effectively assist in managing symptoms, educating patients, and enhancing communication with healthcare professionals. Our analysis of 29 studies revealed that these applications show promise in monitoring patient symptoms, aiding in decision-making, and providing personalized care. Patients generally found these tools acceptable and easy to use. However, challenges such as unequal access to technology, difficulties in app utilization, and variable application quality were identified. We conclude that mobile health applications could significantly advance cancer care, but future development must prioritize widespread accessibility, consistent quality, and broader coverage for various cancer types to truly improve patient outcomes and experiences. ; [Purpose:] This systematic review aims to evaluate the utility of mobile health (mHealth) applications in uro-oncology, hereafter referred to as mHealth apps, specifically examining their potential to improve patient care, symptom management, and communication in genitourinary cancer treatment. ; [Methods:] Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a comprehensive systematic review was conducted focusing on mHealth applications for patients with genitourinary cancers. ; [Results:] The review analyzed 29 studies, which revealed that mHealth apps demonstrated potential in uro-oncology patient care. Key findings included effective symptom monitoring, enhanced decision support, and improved patient education. The applications were found to be feasible and well-accepted by patients. However, implementation challenges were identified, including technical barriers, variations in ... |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| File Description: |
application/pdf |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
The underlying dataset has been published as supplementary material of the article in the publisher platform at DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17162613; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17162613; Sí; Cancers 17(16): 2613 (2025); https://hdl.handle.net/10261/406168; https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/105014502826 |
| DOI: |
10.3390/cancers17162613 |
| Availability: |
https://hdl.handle.net/10261/406168; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17162613; https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/105014502826 |
| Rights: |
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.34C1E497 |
| Database: |
BASE |