Participants' Perspectives on the iCareBreast Mobile-Based Perioperative Care Program for Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery: Qualitative Process Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer treatment, particularly during the perioperative period, is often accompanied by significant psychological distress, including anxiety and uncertainty. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have emerged as promising tools to provide timely psychosocial support through convenient, flexible, and personalized platforms. While research has explored the use of mHealth in breast cancer prevention, care management, and survivorship, few studies have examined patients' experiences with mobile interventions during the perioperative phase of breast cancer treatment.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the experiences of patients with breast cancer using iCareBreast, a mobile app designed to provide perioperative guidance and psychosocial support.

Methods<

SUBMITTER: Pang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12461162 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature