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mHealth Technology as a Help Tool during Breast Cancer Treatment: A Content Focus Group.
Angeles Fuentes1, Clara Amat2, Raimundo Lozano-Rubí3
1Fundación iSYS, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.
Summary
Breast cancer patients found the Xemio mobile health app beneficial for tracking side effects and accessing reliable information. Design improvements focusing on usability and interaction are recommended for future mHealth applications.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Digital Health
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
Background:
- Mobile health (mHealth) tools offer potential for improving patient outcomes in oncology.
- Breast cancer patients require accessible tools for disease management and information access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usability and content preferences of an mHealth application for breast cancer patients.
- To assess the app's potential for collecting patient-reported outcomes (PROMs), enhancing disease knowledge, improving treatment adherence, and facilitating doctor-patient communication.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative research study was conducted with breast cancer survivors.
- Methods included semi-structured focus groups, group interviews, and a cognitive walking test using Android devices.
Main Results:
- Key benefits identified were side effect tracking and access to reliable content.
- Concerns were raised regarding ease of use and interaction methods.
- All participants agreed on the app's potential benefits for users.
Conclusions:
- Breast cancer patients recognize the value of mHealth apps for accessing trustworthy health information.
- Future mHealth applications for cancer patients must prioritize accessibility and user-centered design.
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