ArticlePatient preference and adherence2018
Development of an e-health app to support women prescribed adjuvant endocrine therapy after treatment for breast cancer.
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The Effect of Mobile Application-based Information About Before and After Surgery on Anxiety, Distress and Quality of Life of Women With Breast Cancer
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- User experiences of digital health interventions among older adults with cancer: a systematic review of qualitative data.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
- Effectiveness of mHealth apps on adherence and symptoms to oral anticancer medications: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- Mobilizing Breast Cancer Prevention Research Through Smartphone Apps: A Systematic Review of the Literature.Frontiers in public health · 2019Pooled it
- Design and Usability Evaluation of a Smartphone Application for Postoperative Self-Management in Breast Cancer Patients.Cancer medicine · 2026Article
- The Application of eHealth in Symptom Management of Patients With Breast Cancer During Endocrine Therapy: Scoping Literature Review.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
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- Person-Generated Health Data in Women's Health: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Development of the HT&Me intervention to support women with breast cancer to adhere to adjuvant endocrine therapy and improve quality of life.Breast (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2023Article
- Informing interventions to improve uptake of adjuvant endocrine therapy in women with breast cancer: a theoretical-based examination of modifiable influences on non-adherence.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Patient experiences and views on pharmaceutical care during adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer: A qualitative study.European journal of cancer care · 2022Article
- Investigation of Intervention Solutions to Enhance Adherence to Oral Anticancer Medicines in Adults: Overview of Reviews.JMIR cancer · 2022Review
- Telemedicine Acceptance Among Older Adult Patients With Cancer: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Article
- What is known about the role of rural-urban residency in relation to self-management in people affected by cancer who have completed primary treatment? A scoping review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Article
- Methods and Measures Used to Evaluate Patient-Operated Mobile Health Interventions: Scoping Literature Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundAdjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) is prescribed to women for 5-10 years after treatment for estrogen receptor positive (ER+ve), early-stage breast cancer. AET has proven effectiveness in reducing the risk of recurrence of breast cancer and mortality. However, adherence is known to be suboptimal with around 20% discontinuing by 2 years and up to 50% discontinuing by 5 years. Interventions are needed to support women taking AET after breast cancer. The aim of this study was to develop and pilot test an e-health app for this population.
methodsTwo focus groups (n=15) and five interviews were conducted with women following treatment for early-stage breast cancer to assess the likely acceptability of an e-health app and to inform the content (Phase I). Following development of a prototype e-health app, a simple heuristic usability test was completed by five women in order to identify any design usability problems (Phase II). A further 18 women used the app for 1 month between July and August 2016, after which they were interviewed by telephone to collect their experiences and views of the app (Phase III).
resultsThe prototype e-health app included evidence-based information on effectiveness of AET, an electronic side-effects diary, a peer support forum, a repeat prescription reminder, suggested strategies for facilitating adherence and managing any side effects that occur, and a link to further evidence and useful organizations for further information and support. The app was received positively by women. Women found the app useful as it emphasized the importance of taking AET, helped them manage their side effects and provided details of support organizations, while offering empathy and exchange of suggestions for self-management strategies through the peer support forum.
conclusionOverall, findings suggest that this novel e-health app has potential as a feasible medium for promoting adherence to AET. Future research should evaluate the efficacy of the app in supporting women and promoting adherence.
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