Swinburne University of Technology

A Survey of Digital Health Interventions for Children with Cancer

Digital health interventions for pediatric oncology patients leverage game-based mechanics to improve clinical outcomes, patient empowerment, and health literacy.

• Mobile platforms are the dominant delivery vehicle for pediatric oncology digital health interventions, accounting for 72 percent of all analyzed applications.
• Serious games like Re-Mission, Pain Squad, and Empower Stars! utilize action and adventure mechanics to improve patient adherence, symptom management, and psychological well-being.
• Pilot studies indicate that game-based interventions are highly usable and motivating for children, with no significant adverse effects reported.