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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/130910| Title: | Development of a mobile application to support paediatric patients undergoing radiotherapy |
| Authors: | Agius, Mark Schranz, Gavin Attard, Conrad Mercieca, Susan |
| Keywords: | Radiotherapy -- Malta Cancer in children -- Malta iPhone (Smartphone) -- Mobile apps -- Malta Medical technology -- Malta |
| Issue Date: | 2024 |
| Citation: | Agius, M., Schranz, G., Attard, C., & Mercieca, S. (2024, May). Development of a mobile application to support paediatric patients undergoing radiotherapy. The European SocieTy for Radiotherapy and Oncology 2024, Glasgow, UK. S5446-S5449. |
| Abstract: | Radiotherapy is one of the treatment options for pediatric cancer patients. While the treatment is not painful and lasts only a few minutes, young children aged between 5 and 7 often experience high levels of distress and may require anesthesia to cope with it. Nevertheless, the use of anesthesia could potentially be avoided if patients are adequately prepared for their treatment. To address this issue, we developed an interactive, user-friendly mobile application that could be used by caregivers to introduce the child to the hospital environment and treatment process. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/130910 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacHScRad |
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