Efficacy and cost-utility of the eHealth application ‘Oncokompas’ supporting patients with incurable cancer in finding optimal palliative care tailored to their quality of life and personal preferences: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

摘要

BackgroundPatients with incurable cancer have to deal with a wide range of symptoms due to their disease and treatment, influencing their quality of life. Nowadays, patients are expected to adopt an active role in managing their own health and healthcare. Oncokompas is an eHealth self-management application developed to support patients in finding optimal palliative care, tailored to their quality of life and personal preferences. A randomized controlled trial will be carried out to determine the efficacy and cost-utility of Oncokompas compared to care as usual.