Digital Self-Management of Symptoms and Quality of Life for Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Randomized

By
Wing-Lok Chan
Inda Sung Soong
Mei-Ying Lim
Winnie Wing-Yan Tin
Steven Wai-Kwan Siu
Jeffrey Ng
Carmen Leung
Alex Leung
Yin-Ling Tai
Ching-Mei Lam
Li-Yu Hou
Raymond Lo
Victor Ho-Fun Lee
Kwok-Keung Yuen
Dora Kwong
Rina Hui
June 1, 2026
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Jama Network Open

Objective:

To evaluate the effectiveness of an app-facilitated symptom monitoring intervention in maintaining health-related quality of life (HRQOL), self-efficacy, and functional status, and reducing acute hospital utilization among community-dwelling patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care.

Key Findings:

Remove unsupported claims about the intervention's aims.
Focus on specific outcomes measured rather than general statements.

Interpretation:

Remove unsupported conclusions about the implications of the study.

Limitations:

Limited generalizability due to the specific population and setting of the study.
Potential biases due to non-masking of participants and palliative care nurses.

Conclusion:

Revise to be more neutral and avoid suggesting contributions without direct evidence.

Digital Self-Management of Symptoms and Quality of Life for Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Randomized

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Digital Self-Management of Symptoms and Quality of Life for Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Randomized

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