Evidence-based digital intervention targeting cancer patients’ health-related quality of life intern

Internships        ·        Nicosia        ·         Full time 

The project aims to test an evidence-based digital intervention targeting cancer patients’ health-related quality of life. More specifically, the system consists of a smartphone app that includes two basic features: (a) Data collection of patient-reported outcome measures such as pain, fatigue and general wellbeing using the Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) approach where data are collected using prompts in patients’ real life and in real time; (b) Symptom management using an Ecologically Momentary Intervention (EMI) where patients use a Virtual Reality (VR) system to alleviate their symptoms of pain for example.

Data collection is ongoing in participating hospitals such as the American Medical Centre in Nicosia. More health centres treating cancer patients may join the consortium.

Required Skills

• Bachelor or master’s degree in one of the following areas or a related area: psychology, medicine, nursing, medical sociology, or other health-related sciences
• Some experience with working with patients, collecting field data and adhering to ethical guidelines
• Positive attitude and ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team
• Flexibility in working hours to meet the hospitals’ needs

Skills Level

Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Objectives

The successful candidate(s) will be: (a) working closely with hospital partners to schedule appointments for data collection; (b) consent patients and help hospital staff with data collection; (c) inputting data; (d) monitor the use of the app and the VR wearables in collaboration with the research team
 
The project is run in collaboration with the Cyprus University of Technology’s Department of Nursing.

Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants must be able to work in CYENS’ premises* in Nicosia and must be either:

• Undergraduate students (BA, BSc);
• Post-Graduate students (MA, MSc and PhD);
• Early career individuals (who have graduated from university within the two years)
• For non-EU applicants an entry visa and/or work permit may be required

How To Apply

Applicants should submit  the following items via Application:Evidence-based digital intervention targeting cancer patients’ health-related quality of life 

• A short statement of interest (max. 300 words) describing any relevant experience
• A Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts of coursework     
• Contact information
• Availability dates