MHealth Approaches in Managing Skin Cancer: Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Research Using Integrative Mapping.

ABSTRACT:

Background

mHealth, which encompasses mobile health technologies and interventions, is rapidly evolving in various medical specialties, and its impact is evident in oncology. In particular, mHealth has established itself as a prominent part of dermatology for cancer screening. Intensified research to seek its use and effectiveness in each phase of the skin cancer continuum is needed in this fast-growing field of teledermatology.

Objective

The purpose of this review was to describe current trends in research addressing the integration of mHealth and its contributions across the skin cancer continuum.

Methods

A systematic review framework was applied to the search using three electronic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase. We extensively reviewed appropriate s

SUBMITTER: Choi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6096168 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature