Development of mobile health-based interventions to promote physical activity in patients with head and neck cancer: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the well-grounded benefits of physical activity (PA), poor compliance with the PA guidelines has been reported among head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. Mobile health (mHealth)-based interventions can help cancer survivors increase their PA levels and increase the reach or efficiency of rehabilitation services. However, there is limited knowledge about the needs and perceptions of HNC patients regarding these interventions. This study explored the perceptions and needs of HNC patients regarding mHealth-based PA programs before developing such interventions to ensure their improved effectiveness.

Study design

A constructivist qualitative study.

Methods

We purposively selected 17 adult HNC patients aged 40-80 years to determine their needs and percep

SUBMITTER: Ning Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10703461 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature