Investigation of Digital Media Use in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

NCT07501871 — Not yet recruiting, 80 participants, Fenerbahce University

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Assessment of Digital Meda Use and eHealth Literacy in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

Registry	NCT07501871, acronym DMU-CH
Status	Not yet recruiting
Study type	Observational
Enrollment	80 (Estimated)
Sponsor	Fenerbahce University (Other)
Conditions	Cancer, Chemotherapy
Interventions	No Intervention (Observational Study) (Other)
Dates	start 2026-04-20 (estimated), primary completion 2026-05-20 (estimated), completion 2026-05-20 (estimated), first posted 2026-03-30, last updated 2026-04-21
Locations	1 site in Turkey (Türkiye)

-Summary

This study aims to examine digital media use and eHealth literacy among patients receiving chemotherapy. Digital media has become an important tool for accessing health information, communicating with healthcare providers, and supporting self-management.

This observational study will be conducted with adult patients receiving chemotherapy in an outpatient setting. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic information form and the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS). The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of digital media use and digital health literacy levels in chemotherapy patients.

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+Detailed description

Cancer is a major global health problem, and chemotherapy is one of the most commonly used treatment methods. With the increasing use of digital media, patients frequently 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 aims to describe digital media use and eHealth literacy levels among patients receiving chemotherapy. It will also explore the relationship between digital media use and selected patient characteristics.

The study will be conducted as a descriptive, cross-sectional observational study in an outpatient chemotherapy setting. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic information form and the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS).

+Arms and interventions

Arm	Type	Interventions	Description
Chemotherapy Patients		Other: No Intervention (Observational Study)	Patients receiving chemotherapy whose digital media use and eHealth literacy are assessed.

No Intervention (Observational Study) (Other): This is an observational study with no assigned intervention. Data will be collected through surveys assessing digital media use and eHealth literacy.

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

Digital Media Use Level [At baseline (during chemotherapy treatment)]: Digital media use will be evaluated based on frequency, duration, and purpose of use through a structured questionnaire.

Secondary outcomes

eHealth Literacy Level [At baseline]: eHealth literacy will be assessed using the eHealth Literac Scale (eHEALS)

Other outcomes

Relationship Between Digital Media Use and eHealth Literacy [At baseline]: The association between digital media use and eHealth literacy will be analyzed using statistical methods.

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to 67 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged between 18 and 67 years
* Receiving chemotherapy treatment
* Able to communicate and understand the study procedures
* Voluntarily agree to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with cognitive impairment or communication difficulties
* Patients who refuse to participate
* Patients with incomplete questionnaire responses

+Locations (1)

Facility	City	Country	Status
Acıbadem University Atakent Hospital	Istanbul, Küçükçekmece	Turkey (Türkiye)

+Investigators

Emine Ilayda Yildiz, Principal investigator, Fenerbahce University