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Table 2 MM E-coach module overview

From: Rationale and development of an e-health application to deliver patient-centered care during treatment for recently diagnosed multiple myeloma patients: pilot study of the MM E-coach

Module

Description

Use

Medication

1. Information and overview of MM medication dose, frequency, and time

2. Therapy adherence tool with reminders and medication dose registration

Continuously during treatment

Outpatient visit preparation

Practical information. Questionnaire with pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, frailty, and neuropathy. An open question is as follows: “What do you want to discuss with your hematologist/nurse?”

One week before outpatient clinic visit

Periodic assessment

Patient-reported outcomes

Every 3 months

Ad hoc complaint

Ad hoc complaint form with automated advice algorithm

Continuously available

Messaging service

Bilateral messaging service with healthcare provider

Continuously available, reply during weekdays

Alerts

Algorithm detecting severe complaints or side effects based on “red flag” thresholds, warning patient and healthcare provider to engage (immediate) contact

Continuously available for patients, check and reply by provider during weekdays

Information

Information about MM, linked to healthcare provider website

Continuously available

Personal care plan

Overview of disease activity in time

Continuously available