Mobile App Education Based on Orem's Self-Care Model in Multiple Myeloma Patients

This study was conducted to address the self-care needs of patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a chronic and complex hematologic cancer. Based on Orem's Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory, a mobile application was developed to improve patients' self-care agency and quality of life. The intervention group uses the mobile application for 24 weeks, which includes educational content, self-monitoring features, and motivational messages. The control group receives routine care, which includes standard medical follow-up and a one-page general information brochure commonly provided to cancer patients at the hospital. Self-care agency and quality of life are assessed using the Self-Care Agency Scale, EORTC QLQ-C30, and EORTC QLQ-MY20 at three time points: baseline, week 12, and week 24. The results are expected to contribute to evidence-based self-care interventions for patients with hematologic malignancies.

Inclusion criteria

• Diagnosed with multiple myeloma and received at least one course of treatment
• Age 18 or older
• Able to speak and read Turkish
• ECOG performance status of I, II, or III
• Has used at least one Android-based digital tool (e.g., sending text messages, email, using mobile apps)
• Literate (able to read and write)
• Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Not currently diagnosed with multiple myeloma
• Has cognitive or psychological disorders that prevent completing questionnaires or using the mobile application
• Unable to speak or understand Turkish
• Unwilling or unable to provide written informed consent