Perceived benefits and disadvantages for healthcare professionals when implementing digital health technologies in breast cancer care: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health technologies (DHTs) are increasingly being used in healthcare, including breast cancer care and aftercare, to improve patient-related outcomes and efficiently organise care processes. This systematic review aims to synthesise existing evidence on perceived advantages and disadvantages of adopting DHTs from the perspective of healthcare professionals (HCPs).

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, IEEE Xplore and PsycInfo using a peer-reviewed search strategy. Studies addressing advantages and disadvantages of DHTs in breast cancer care with a focus on HCPs' perspectives were included. A thematic synthesis approach was employed to extract and categorise qualitative and quantitative findings. The quality assessment of th

SUBMITTER: Wendel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12681584 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature