M-Health: Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness of a smartphone App to reduce unmet needs and distress in people with cancer (ACE): a randomized controlled trial [ 2015 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Patricia Livingston (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jacqueline Chirgwin ,  A/Pr John Reynolds ,  A/Pr Liliana Orellana ,  Prof Cathrine Mihalopoulos
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Brief description Patients experience significant levels of both psychological distress and unmet needs during cancer treatment. This study will trial an innovative approach to streamlining best practice in cancer management through the use of Smartphone technology. Given the reach of Smartphones, should this trial prove successful, it will provide the basis for additional modules supporting specific areas of care such as management of chemotherapy side effects and treatment compliance.

Funding Amount $376,398.00

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health