New iPhone Application for Cancer Patients
February 12, 2010 – 4:56 am
The Institute for Medical Informatics (IMI) at Oslo University Hospital, Norway, has announced the release of iOncolex, an iPhone application aimed at helping cancer patients by providing up-to-date information on diagnosis, treatment and follow up care. The application is based on Oncolex.no, an online encyclopedia about cancer treatment used by medical professionals throughout Norway.
“A cancer diagnosis can be a bewildering experience,” says Professor Håvard Danielsen, Head of the Institute. “iOncolex speaks to patients in plain English, helping them better understand what their diagnosis means, what the probable treatment options are, and what they can expect going forward.”
The application currently covers the three most common forms of cancer: lung, prostate and breast. It offers an easy-to-use interface; a handy glossary of medical terms; and a wide range of images, videos and illustrations. Patients can quickly access basic facts about the disease, find out what their treatment options are, and learn how their diagnosis may impact their lives. The application also makes it easy to understand even complex medical terminology by linking all medical terms to plain English definitions.
iOncolex leverages content from Oncolex.com, a widely used service that enables Norwegian medical professionals to stay up to date on the latest advances in cancer diagnostics and treatment. Continually updated, it offers a rich library of illustrations, images and videos to ensure that all patients in Norway receive state-of-the-art care. iOncolex extends this content by translating it into English and presenting it in a way that demystifies the experience of a cancer diagnosis.
For more info on iOncolex, click here
IMI forms part of the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Oslo University Hospital and the Centre for Cancer Biomedicine. Its mission is to create innovative information technology that facilitates medical research and improves the quality of healthcare services.
Annie EllertonTags: Institute for Medical Informatics
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