MHealth Technology as a Help Tool during Breast Cancer Treatment: A Content Focus Group.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess the usability and preferences of the contents of mHealth software developed for breast cancer patients as a tool to obtain patient-reported outcomes (PROMs), improve the patient's knowledge about the disease and its side effects, increase adherence to treatment, and facilitate communication with the doctor.

Intervention

an mHealth tool called the Xemio app provides side effect tracking, social calendars, and a personalized and trusted disease information platform to deliver evidence-based advice and education for breast cancer patients.

Method

A qualitative research study using semi-structured focus groups was conducted and evaluated. This involved a group interview and a cognitive walking test using Android devices, with the participation of breast

SUBMITTER: Fuentes A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10001870 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature