Pilot and Feasibility Test of a Mobile Health-Supported Behavioral Counseling Intervention for Weight Management Among Breast Cancer Survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health behavior and weight management interventions for cancer survivors have the potential to prevent future cancer recurrence and improve long-term health; however, their translation can be limited if the intervention is complex and involves high participant burden. Mobile health (mHealth) offers a delivery modality to integrate interventions into daily life routines.

Objective

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a one-group trial with a pre-post evaluation design on engagement (use and acceptability), physiological (weight), behavioral (diet and physical activity), and other secondary outcomes.

Methods

The 10-week intervention consisted of mHealth components (self-monitoring of selected diet behaviors via daily text messages, wirel

SUBMITTER: M Quintiliani L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5066594 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature