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A personalized, web-based breast cancer decision making application: a pre-post survey
Kirk D Wyatt1, Sarah M Jenkins1, Matthew F Plevak1
1Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
|October 23, 2019
Summary
A new mobile app personalizes breast cancer education, improving patient understanding and decision-making confidence. This tool supports women navigating their cancer journey by providing tailored information and enhancing shared decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Digital Health
- Patient Education
Background:
- Breast cancer treatment requires personalization based on individual patient values and preferences.
- A unique, tailored mobile patient education application was developed for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usability and impact of a tailored mobile application designed for breast cancer patients.
- To assess how the application influences patient understanding and confidence in decision-making.
Main Methods:
- A pre-post survey design was employed.
- 255 women with breast cancer utilized the mobile application and completed surveys.
Main Results:
- A majority of patients found the application informative (72%) and easy to navigate (61%).
- Most users (87%) felt the information provided was appropriate in amount.
- Decision-making confidence significantly increased by 0.8 points on a 10-point scale post-consultation and app use (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Individually-tailored mobile applications can optimize cancer care delivery.
- These tools facilitate shared decision-making and knowledge transfer, enhancing the patient experience.
- Mobile applications may empower patients throughout their breast cancer treatment journey.
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