Online calculator visualizes the risk of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) recurrence and helps the doctors to evaluate the need for additional treatment after surgery. GIST Risk calculator is based on a research containing an international sample of 2000 diagnosed GIST-patients published in 2012 by HUCH Cancer Center and Aalto University.
Electronic data capture enables the analysis of big data in order to provide personalized care for the patients. Traditionally patients’ quality of life has been measured with paper questionnaires filled during a clinical visit. Objective of the study is to identify the differences and benefits of electronic quality of life follow-up in comparison to traditional method. Also patient experience, efficiency and costs of the electronic data capture will be evaluated. Kaiku Health application is used for the electronic follow-up.
The patient’s role in toxicity reporting is increasingly acknowledged. There is also a need for developing modern communication methods between the patient and the medical personnel. Furthermore, the increasing number of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients is reflected in the volume of treatment follow-up visits, which remains a challenge for the health care. Electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) measures may provide a cost-efficient way to organize follow-up for cancer patients.
