Effects of an Interactive ICT-Platform for Assessment and Management of Symptoms in Patients Treated for Prostate Cancer

PhONEME - PartipatOn Ehealth MobilE. Effects of an Interactive Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Platform for Assessment and Management of Symptoms in Patients Treated for Prostate Cancer

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of an interactive ICT-platform for use in a smartphone or tablet in patients treated with radiotherapy for prostate cancer. The hypothesis is that clinical management will be improved and costs reduced and safe and participatory care promoted, when patients report symptoms in an application which provides self-care advice and instant access to professionals.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of prostate cancer without metastases or spread to the lymph nodes,
• will receive radiation therapy for at least five (5) weeks,
• literacy in the Swedish language

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who need an interpreter at the doctor's visit
• Patients who have a known severe cognitive impairment