The initiative, funded by the Teenage Cancer Trust, allows young people to report their symptoms each day via a phone similar to a PDA.
Known as the Advanced Symptom Management System for Young People, the device asks questions about their symptoms. The information is sent to the medical team, who will send back a text message with advice.
Dr Faith Gibson, a senior lecturer in children's cancer nursing research at the Institute of Child Health, said the system could revolutionise care by giving young people extra support and helping medical teams track teenagers' reactions to treatment.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
