Table 2 Description of the development of mHealth application features based on user needs

The effects of chemotherapy are varied, individual, and comprehensive

1. Effects of chemotherapy on physical symptoms

2. Effects of chemotherapy on psychosocial

3. Perception of chemotherapy effect

Symptoms

To monitor symptoms due to chemotherapy using the SSPedi instrument

Management of chemotherapy-related effects requires adjustment, creativity, and critical thinking from parents

1. Management of chemotherapy effects

2. Information-seeking behavior

3. Support system

4. Adaptive Coping

a. Symptom management

b. Information

c. Online consultation

To provide recommendations and information on managing chemotherapy-induced symptoms;

To connect communication between patients and health workers, namely doctors

Chemotherapy side effects are often challenging and complex, which can be difficult and upsetting for parents

1. Challenges during childcare

2. Challenges of health facilities and personnel

3. Financial and family challenges

4. Information challenge

a. Symptom management

b. Information

c. Online consultation

To provide recommendations and information on managing chemotherapy-induced symptoms;

To connect communication between patients and health workers, namely doctors

Information and communication are essential, so applications based on user needs are very important

1. The need for effective and efficient communication media

2. App feature requirements

3. Constraints of digital or mobile approach

User-friendly application system, free-app, confidentiality and data security (registration and login system)

To provide comfort, convenience, and perceived benefits during the use of the mHealth application