Oncology
Albert Schweitzer Hospital
Patients receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy at Albert Schweitzer Hospital will now receive all information about their treatment through Patient Journey App.
Benefits
The app offers many advantages. “You always have it with you, unlike the thick folder that patients also receive,” says internist-hematologist Eva de Jongh. “The app also directs users to reliable external digital sources.”
"The app always contains the most up-to-date information."
Lifestyle guidelines
Chemotherapy or immunotherapy primarily involves patients with a form of cancer or sometimes a chronic inflammatory disease. De Jongh explains: “They receive a large amount of information, which can be overwhelming and confusing. This includes details about the diagnosis, the disease, the treatment plan, and the treatment team. Everything is new and unfamiliar. There are also lifestyle guidelines to consider in relation to the therapy. Is a side effect normal, or should you contact us? What can you eat and what should you avoid? The app provides immediate answers. You can even check right on the spot at a party whether you can eat something that’s being offered.”
Support
The doctors and the team from the day treatment Oncology department, where the therapy is administered, hope to provide patients with support and reassurance during what is already a challenging time. The app also helps patients to discuss or explain their situation more easily to those around them.
"Extra support and reassurance during what is already a challenging time."
The Patient Journey App is available for free and can be download in both the App Store and Google Play. It also includes sections on Intensive Care, prosthetics, and lung cancer. Albert Schweitzer Hospital aims to provide an app for an increasing number of patient journeys for the convenience of patients and their families.
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