A new scheme to tailor-make treatment for cancer patients with a digital twist has been launched by UK healthcare charity Nuffield Health in partnership with Careology with the goal of improving the overall treatment experience.
Cancer care. Credit: Brian A Jackson / Shutterstock
Cancer treatment can be a stressful time for both workers and patients, and the Careology app pilot will look to improve the overall experience and offer bespoke care. Credit: Brian A Jackson / Shutterstock
Through the Careology app, up to 50 cancer patients at Nuffield's Derby hospital will be able to monitor their health, check for symptoms, vital signs and employ wellbeing measures.
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Healthcare workers will also be able to use the app to monitor those on the ward, removing a potential barrier for communication and allowing them to cater care to the needs of the patient.
“We are committed to providing our patients with the latest technologies and we are excited to see how the piloting of this technology and partnership with Careology progresses", David Richardson, Hospital Director at Nuffield Health Derby Hospital.
"People undergoing cancer treatment have many different experiences and we hope using this Careology app will provide them with extra support and knowledge so they can understand their treatment pathway".
As the digital transition comes into focus it could offer new and improved ways of tackling problems in older industries. Digital cancer care could play an important role in better supporting people during and after their treatment.
To aid in the treatment, hospitals and cancer care teams will receive real-time insights through patient-reported data and clinical questionnaires, such as needs assessments, which could support improving health outcomes.
Initial deployment of the app started on February 14.
A cancer diagnosis can be a scary and daunting process. The app could guide healthcare workers in counselling patients or catering to the specific dietary needs that traditionally accompany chemotherapy.
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Steve Winton, Head of Digital Services at Nuffield Health said: "At Nuffield Health we understand the important role digital technology plays in healthcare. Providing greater visibility through ‘virtual wards’ supports how complex conditions, like cancer, are treated most effectively.
"We believe the digital cancer care technology Careology provides is truly best in class and will help us to better support our patients, clinical colleagues and hospitals".
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