Journal of Chest Surgery

The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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Evaluation of a Smart After-Care Program for Patients with Lung Cancer: A Prospective, Single-Arm Pilot Study

  • Yang, Hee Chul (Center for Lung Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Chung, Seung Hyun (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Yoo, Ji Sung (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Park, Boram (Biometric Research Branch, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Kim, Moon Soo (Center for Lung Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Lee, Jong Mog (Center for Lung Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center)
  • Received : 2021.11.11
  • Accepted : 2021.12.14
  • Published : 2022.04.05
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Abstract

Background: The efficacy of telemedicine among cancer survivors is uncertain. The Smart After-Care Program (SAP), which is an interactive, smartphone-based remote health monitoring system, was developed to help patients manage their health after leaving the hospital. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of our remote health care program for lung cancer patients. Methods: We enrolled 50 patients with lung cancer. Self-monitoring devices were supplied to all patients, who were instructed to enter their daily vital signs and subjective symptoms to the Smart After-Care app. The app also provided information about rehabilitation exercises and a healthy diet for lung cancer patients. All patients received health counseling via telephone once a week and visited an outpatient clinic during weeks 6 and 12 to assess satisfaction with the SAP and changes in quality of life and physical performance. Results: Overall satisfaction with the SAP was very high (very good, 61.9%; good, 26.2%). In the multivariate analysis to identify factors affecting satisfaction, the distance between the patient's residence and the hospital was the only significant independent factor (p=0.013). Quality of life improved along all functional scales (p<0.05). Muscle strength significantly improved in the lower limbs (p=0.012). Two-minute walk distance also significantly improved (p=0.028). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the SAP was acceptable for and supportive of patients with reduced pulmonary function after lung cancer treatment. The SAP was found to be particularly useful for patients living far from the hospital.

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The authors thank Seongjin Eo for the preparation of all documents.

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