NCT07501871

Digital Media Use and Treatment Adherence in Chemotherapy Patients

The Effect of Digital Media Use on Treatment Adherence in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 80 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Fenerbahce University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to examine the relationship between digital media use and treatment adherence in patients receiving chemotherapy. Digital media has become an important tool for accessing health information, participating in support networks, and managing treatment processes. However, the extent to which digital media use affects treatment adherence in oncology patients remains unclear. This observational study will be conducted with adult patients receiving chemotherapy in an outpatient setting. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic information form, the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS), and treatment adherence measures. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to understanding how digital media use influences treatment adherence and may help guide interventions to improve adherence in cancer care.

Detailed description

Cancer is a major global health problem and chemotherapy is one of the most commonly used treatment methods. Treatment adherence is critical for achieving optimal outcomes, yet many patients experience difficulties maintaining adherence due to physical, psychological, and social factors. With the increasing use of digital media, patients are more likely to access health-related information, communicate with healthcare providers, and engage in self-management. Digital health literacy plays a key role in this process. This study will investigate how digital media use and eHealth literacy are associated with treatment adherence among chemotherapy patients. The study will be conducted as a descriptive, cross-sectional observational study in an outpatient chemotherapy unit. Participants aged 18-65 years will be included. Data will be analyzed to determine the relationship between digital media use and adherence levels.

Conditions

• Cancer
• Chemotherapy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	No Intervention (Observational Study)	This is an observational study with no assigned intervention. Data will be collected through surveys assessing digital media use and treatment adherence.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-01
• Primary completion: 2026-05-01
• Completion: 2026-05-01
• First posted: 2026-03-30
• Last updated: 2026-03-30