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A Mobile Application for Symptom Management in Patients With Breast Cancer.
Memnun Seven1, Şeyma Paşalak2, Gulcan Bagcivan3
1University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Oncology Nursing Forum
|September 6, 2022
Summary
A mobile app improved quality of life for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The app helped reduce the negative impact on general health, physical function, and depression symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Digital Health
- Patient Care
Background:
- Chemotherapy significantly impacts quality of life (QoL) and symptom severity in breast cancer patients.
- Symptom management is crucial for improving patient outcomes and adherence to treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile application for symptom management in women with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy.
- To assess the impact of the app on quality of life and symptom severity.
Main Methods:
- A parallel randomized pilot study involving 40 women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in Turkey.
- Participants were assigned to either an intervention group (mobile app + usual care) or a control group (usual care).
- Data collected using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of-Life Questionnaire-Core 30 and Edmonton Symptom Assessment System.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed statistically significant improvements compared to the control group.
- A lower decrease in general health and physical functioning was observed in the intervention group.
- The intervention group experienced a lower increase in the severity of depression/sadness.
Conclusions:
- Mobile applications for symptom management can enhance general well-being and physical function in breast cancer patients.
- The app demonstrated potential in alleviating depression/sadness symptoms during chemotherapy.
- Further research with larger cohorts in clinical settings is recommended to validate these findings.
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