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01-03-2018 | Palliative Medicine (A Jatoi, Section Editor)

Electronic Assessment of Physical Decline in Geriatric Cancer Patients

Authors: Ramin Fallahzadeh, Hassan Ghasemzadeh, Armin Shahrokni

Published in: Current Oncology Reports | Issue 3/2018

Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this review is to explore state-of-the-art remote monitoring and emerging new sensing technologies for in-home physical assessment and their application/potential in cancer care. In addition, we discuss the main functional and non-functional requirements and research challenges of employing such technologies in real-world settings.

Recent Findings

With rapid growth in aging population, effective and efficient patient care has become an important topic. Advances in remote monitoring and in its forefront in-home physical assessment technologies play a fundamental role in reducing the cost and improving the quality of care by complementing the traditional in-clinic healthcare. However, there is a gap in medical research community regarding the applicability and potential outcomes of such systems.

Summary

While some studies reported positive outcomes using remote assessment technologies, such as web/smart phone-based self-reports and wearable sensors, the cancer research community is still lacking far behind. Thorough investigation of more advanced technologies in cancer care is warranted.

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Title: Electronic Assessment of Physical Decline in Geriatric Cancer Patients
Authors: Ramin Fallahzadeh
Hassan Ghasemzadeh
Armin Shahrokni
Publication date: 01-03-2018
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Oncology Reports / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 1523-3790
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6269
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-018-0670-5

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