Oesophagus carcinoma
Conditions
Interventions
The control group will receive the patient information folder as is currently
standard within the hospital, in which all information is provided on paper.
The intervention group will not receive inf
Sponsors
Catharina-ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Age > 18 years -Speak fluently Dutch -Diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and elibible for curative treatment (chemotherapy or chemoradiation therapy, if needed followed by oesophageal resection) -Patients possess a tablet or smarthphone on which the 'Thuismeten app' can be installed -Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Patients who are not eligible for curative intend or who eventually do not undergo oesophageal resection -Patients who have no possibility to receive information digitally and/or have limited digital skills.
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secundary outcomes are: -Compliance (VO2 max, handgrip strength, body weight) -Length of hospital stay after oesophageal resection -30-day readmission rates -30- and 90-day complications -Adherence to post-operative protocol -Usability and satisfaction with the app (only for intervention group) -Use of the app (only for intervention group) -Outpatient visits (within study period) -Telephone consultations (within study period) | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome of this study is the information satisfaction of patients regarding the method of information provision. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed