# Digital health tool implementation in patient care > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/digital-health-tool-implementation-in-patient-care > Updated: 2026-08-20T00:01:03.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Research and clinical applications of digital health tools are expanding across various medical sectors. Initial studies in Australia demonstrated the feasibility of smartphone-administered cognitive monitoring for women with metastatic breast cancer, showing high adherence and reliability in testing working memory and executive function. Additionally, pilot trials indicated that telehealth-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia was achievable for patients with primary brain tumors. Further developments show the practical impact of these technologies. A long-term study involving over 900 women with metastatic breast cancer found that app-based symptom tracking helped alleviate fatigue and improved physical function. Meanwhile, in Austria, telemedicine services are being expanded to allow remote monitoring of pacemakers and defibrillators, enabling medical devices to transmit data directly to specialists to reduce the necessity of in-person appointments. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Digital health tools enhance patient monitoring and care Digital health advancements are improving patient outcomes, from app-based fatigue monitoring for breast cancer patients in Germany to expanded telemedicine for pacemaker users in Austria. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charit-study-finds-digital-app-alleviates-breast-cancer-fatigue ### 2026-08-06: Digital health tools shown feasible for cognitive monitoring in cancer patients Smartphone EMA and telehealth CBT for insomnia proved feasible and reliable for cognitive monitoring in metastatic breast cancer and primary brain tumor patients. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/digital-health-tools-shown-feasible-for-cognitive-monitoring-in-cancer-patients --- Cite as: Digital health tool implementation in patient care. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/digital-health-tool-implementation-in-patient-care