title: Information at the Point of Care: An Informational Application for Cancer Resources.
abstract: The purpose of this project was to design, develop, and modify a cancer resource application (app) that providers, patients, and caregivers could use to locate local and national cancer resources. The project design used a modified version of the Questionnaire for User Interaction Survey 7.0 to gather information from a convenience sample of nurses and community participants regarding their perception of the app. These data helped to identify gaps in resources and modifications needed to make the app more user-friendly. The current cancer care system is complex, and patients often complain of uncoordinated care, lack of information, and insufficient psychosocial support. Cancer centers are working to meet the American College of Surgeons 2015 recommendation of psychosocial assessment and referrals; the Cancer Resource APP described here provides the resources to meet this need. Prototypes of the app were tested in practice and community settings, then solicited feedback guided needed technology modifications. The resulting Cancer Resource APP provides the healthcare community with information to make timely and consistent referrals for patients and caregivers.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: School of Nursing (Drs Walker and Frank), School of Public Health (Ms Hardeman), and Department of Computer and Information Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) (Mr Owen), University of Alabama at Birmingham.
authors.forename: Deborah Kirk
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: Amber
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hardeman
authors.forename: Larry
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Owen
authors.forename: Jennifer Sandson
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Frank
mesh_terms: D022126:Access to Information / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D063731:Mobile Applications; D009369:Neoplasms; D009726:Nurses; D016522:Oncology Service, Hospital; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires