Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this project is to iteratively develop and test a TOGETHER pilot mobile app product in preparation for commercialization. TOGETHER is a mobile application on a smart software system that informal caregivers can use to develop and implement home-based care for cancer patients/survivors. The Technical Objectives are to: 1. Establish the project team and obtain stakeholder feedback on what to include in the product. 2. Evaluate IT customization requirements and HIPAA compliance security, and privacy protocols. 3. Develop a prototype to show NCI and then a pilot version for beta and usability testing among stakeholders. 4. Enhance interoperability and test integration into health system(s) - if feasible. 5. Develop user support documentation for stakeholders.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALUse of TOGETHERCare app
TOGETHERCare (Medable Inc.) is a mobile software application on a smart software system that informal caregivers can use to develop and implement home-based care for cancer patients/survivors. It is intended to improve the care experience by helping to alleviate the cancer care-giving burden and facilitate communication with patients' healthcare teams by centering the conversation around a care plan.
Sponsors
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Medable Inc.
Stanford University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adults (aged 18 years or older) who are either: * Cancer patient/survivor receiving care or with plans to transition to care in the community setting. * Caregiver of cancer patient/survivor receiving care or with plans to transition to care in the community setting. * Clinician of cancer patient/survivor receiving care or with plans to transition to care in the community setting. * Cancer patient is a patient of Stanford Health Care. * Patient, Caregiver, and Clinician are willing to be connected on the app. * Have a smartphone and data plan that allows for app installation and usage. * Must speak, read and write in English, because all study materials and communication will be in English.
Exclusion criteria
* Patient does not have a cancer diagnosis. * Cancer patient/survivor is not receiving care or does not have plans to transition to care in the community setting. * Cancer patient is not a patient of Stanford Health Care. * Patient, Caregiver, and Clinician are not willing to be connected on the app. * Unable to speak, read and write in English. * Does not have a smartphone nor data plan that allows for app installation and usage
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assess user experience with TOGETHER app | 1 year | User experiences will be assessed by measuring overall experiences. |
| Assess caregiver's experience with TOGETHER app | 1 year | Caregiver's experience with TOGETHER app will be assessed for clarity of documentation. |
| User documentation feedback | 1 year | General feedback/recommendations for the app, including user documentation feedback. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed