Applications Based on Mobile Phone: an Effective Approach in Self-Management of Patients with Oral Cancer

Abstract

Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. The on sequences of oral cancer and the complications of its treatments have an adverse effect on the quality of life of patients. Many people with cancer consider the management of problems related to this disease and its treatment as a part of their life. Self-management education through phone-based applications enables oral cancer patients to actively and independently engage in self-care and increases their responsibility in controlling symptoms and complications.