An app that helps manage cancer fatigue
Many people suffer from chronic fatigue after having cancer. This app is a practical tool that enables people to improve their fatigue and quality of life.
The Untire app is a digital therapeutic and medical device.
An app that helps manage cancer fatigue
Many people suffer from chronic fatigue after having cancer. This app is a practical tool that enables people to improve their fatigue and quality of life.
The Untire app is a digital therapeutic and medical device.
Researched and proven
The content of the Untire app is based on scientifically proven treatment methods and was developed in close collaboration with patients, doctors, nurses, psychologists and researchers.
Vicious circle
In the first year after diagnosis, 80-90% of people with cancer feel fatigued. Their bodies and minds go into overdrive and they are constantly in survival mode. Cancer related fatigue has numerous causes, which together form a web of mutually sustaining and reinforcing factors.
A doctor’s experience
‘Untire aligns with many people’s experiences’ The app is easily accessible and supports people throughout their cancer journey,’ says surgical oncologist Thijs van Dalen. ‘There is a simple, step-by-step programme that people can follow. The app responds to the hope that many people have that they will be able to take back control of their own lives.’
Researched and proven
The content of the Untire app is based on scientifically proven treatment methods and was developed in close collaboration with patients, doctors, nurses, psychologists and researchers.
Research
Vicious circle
In the first year after diagnosis, 80-90% of people with cancer feel fatigued. Their bodies and minds go into overdrive and they are constantly in survival mode. Cancer related fatigue has numerous causes, which together form a web of mutually sustaining and reinforcing factors.
A doctor’s experience
‘Untire aligns with many people’s experiences’ The app is easily accessible and supports people throughout their cancer journey,’ says surgical oncologist Thijs van Dalen. ‘There is a simple, step-by-step programme that people can follow. The app responds to the hope that many people have that they will be able to take back control of their own lives.’
About the app
Untire is a simple, practical tool for patients with symptoms of fatigue. Patients can follow the digital treatment programme on their own or together with someone else. They gradually learn how to restore their energy balance. Their energy level increases and they learn how to cope with fatigue.
Self-management programme
Psychoeducation on a variety of relevant topics
Clarity about your energy balance
Weekly measurements
Working on improving physical strength and fitness
Stress-reduction exercises (breathing, relaxation, meditation, visualisation)
About the app
Untire is a simple, practical tool for patients with symptoms of fatigue. Patients can follow the digital treatment programme on their own or together with someone else. They gradually learn how to restore their energy balance. Their energy level increases and they learn how to cope with fatigue.
- Self-management programme
- Psychoeducation on a variety of relevant topics
- Clarity about your energy balance
- Weekly measurements
- Working on improving physical strength and fitness
- Stress-reduction exercises (breathing, relaxation, meditation, visualisation)
Prescribe the Untire app
Hundreds and thousands cancer patients and survivors suffer from fatigue. Fatigue is the most common and debilitating side effect of cancer and cancer treatments.
There are few treatments for cancer fatigue, however, and they usually only reach small groups of people. The digital treatment programme provided by Untire in the form of an app is proven to be effective and accessible. Patients can use the Untire app independently. Want to know how to prescribe Untire?
Accessible app containing videos, information and daily tips
Online support community
Comprehensive step-by-step programme
‘Untire helps people feel much better – and quickly’
Untire is the brainchild of Dr Bram Kuiper and Door Vonk, who identified a need for effective treatment of cancer fatigue. That is how they came to develop the Untire app, a form of online treatment.
‘Untire helps people feel much better – and quickly’
Untire is the brainchild of Dr Bram Kuiper and Door Vonk, who identified a need for effective treatment of cancer fatigue. That is how they came to develop the Untire app, a form of online treatment.