News-Medical.Net September 18, 2024
Caring for cancer patients, particularly those with breast cancer, is in focus in several research projects at the University of Borås, Sweden. The projects aim to develop digital tools to assist patients and nursing students.
One project available in the App Store in Swedish called ´Min strålbehandling´ in Swedish (in English My Radiotherapy), is aimed at cancer patients who can ask questions and get answers from a virtual nurse about radiotherapy. Also in development is the possibility of taking a virtual tour of the radiotherapy facilities in Gothenburg and Borås via a VR solution, virtual reality.
Another project is the DIBH-App, which will be used for training in deep breathing techniques before upcoming radiotherapy for left-sided breast cancer. This project...
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