Recent advances in the application of digital biomarkers for disease assessment and monitoring in cancer patients

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2026.08.020

Abstract

Abstract:

Digital biomarkers refer to biological characteristic indicators obtained via digital health technologies that can dynamically reflect the physiological and pathological states of patients in natural settings or predict disease risks. Characterized by objectivity，continuity，and low burden，they can guide clinical decision-making and nursing interventions for cancer patients. This article reviews the data types and collection tools of digital biomarkers，as well as their applications in disease screening，disease assessment，and other aspects among cancer patients. Furthermore，it puts forward application challenges and corresponding countermeasures，aiming to promote the application of digital biomarkers in the nursing care of cancer patients in China.

Key words: Cancer, Biomarkers, Clinical Assessment, Disease Monitoring, Review, Nursing Care

摘要：

数字生物标志物是指通过数字健康技术获取且能够动态反映患者在自然情况下的生理、病理状况或预测疾病风险的生物学指标，具有客观性、连续性、低监测负担性等特点，可指导癌症患者的临床决策与护理干预。该文对数字生物标志物的数据类型、收集工具，以及在癌症患者疾病筛查、病情评估等方面的应用情况进行综述，并提出应用挑战和对策，旨在为数字生物标志物在国内癌症患者护理中的应用提供参考。

关键词: 癌症, 生物标志物, 临床评估, 病情监测, 综述, 护理

LI Yan, XU Cuiping. Recent advances in the application of digital biomarkers for disease assessment and monitoring in cancer patients[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2026, 61(8): 1148-1152.

李琰, 许翠萍. 数字生物标志物在癌症患者中的应用进展及护理启示[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2026, 61(8): 1148-1152.

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