SynthesisJMIR mHealth and uHealth2019
Research-Tested Mobile Apps for Breast Cancer Care: Systematic Review.
Synthesis in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05576545 (Develop and Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Self-Care Smartphone Application on the Self-Efficacy, and Resilience Among Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment), which is not on this map. Cited by 84 papers, 8 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Develop and Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Self-Care Smartphone Application on the Self-Efficacy, and Resilience Among Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment
Who cites it
84 citing papers in PubMed, 8 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 172 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of eHealth interventions in long-term follow-up care for breast and gynecological cancer survivors: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Pooled it
- Evaluating the effects of e-health interventions on mental health outcomes in individuals with breast cancer: A systematic review.PloS one · 2025Pooled it
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mobile Health in Breast Cancer Care: A Systematic Review.The oncologist · 2023Pooled it
- Mobile Apps and Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Cancer and Survivors: Systematic Literature Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Pooled it
- Mobile-Based Application Interventions to Enhance Cancer Control and Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.International journal of public health · 2023Pooled it
- Effectiveness of mobile application-based perinatal interventions in improving parenting outcomes: A systematic review.Midwifery · 2022Pooled it
- Benefits of Mobile Apps for Cancer Pain Management: Systematic Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Pooled it
- Evidence on the Use of Mobile Apps During the Treatment of Breast Cancer: Systematic Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2019Pooled it
- Effectiveness of mobile-based monitoring system (ONKOSIS) in the management of chemotherapy-related symptoms: a randomized controlled trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Trial
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- A multimodal cancer rehabilitation programme promoting sense of coherence for women treated for female reproductive cancers: a pilot randomised controlled trial.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Trial
- Comparing the Costs of Surveillance of Early-Stage Breast Cancer by Digital or Traditional Follow-Up Methods: Randomized Crossover Study.JMIR cancer · 2025Trial
- Evaluating a digital tool for supporting people affected by breast cancer: a prospective randomized controlled trial-the ADAPT study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Trial
- Five Dimensions of Needs for Help: The Efficacy of a Technology-Based Intervention Among Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2024Trial
- Usability and User Experience of an mHealth App for Therapy Support of Patients With Breast Cancer: Mixed Methods Study Using Eye Tracking.JMIR human factors · 2024Trial
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- Effects of Psychoeducational Interventions Using Mobile Apps and Mobile-Based Online Group Discussions on Anxiety and Self-Esteem in Women With Breast Cancer: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Trial
- Acceptance, Perceived Usefulness, and Data Sharing in Mobile Health Apps Among Patients With Breast Cancer: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
- Integrating digital solutions improves mental health management in cancer care.Communications medicine · 2026Review
- Reluctance to Use a Psycho-Oncology Mobile App Among Patients With Primary Breast Cancer: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Survey.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Article
24 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Authors and funding
4 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
Funding
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Abstract
backgroundThe use of mobile health (mHealth) apps in clinical settings is increasing widely. mHealth has been used to promote prevention, improve early detection, manage care, and support survivors and chronic patients. However, data on the efficacy and utility of mHealth apps are limited.
objectiveThe main objective of this review was to provide an overview of the available research-tested interventions using mHealth apps and their impact on breast cancer care.
methodsA systematic search of Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, and Scopus was performed to identify relevant studies. From the selected studies, the following information was extracted: authors, publication date, study objectives, study population, study design, interventions' features, outcome measures, and results.
resultsWe identified 29 empirical studies that described a health care intervention using an mHealth app in breast cancer care. Of these, 7 studies were about the use of an mHealth application in an intervention for breast cancer prevention and early detection, 12 targeted care management, and 10 focused on breast cancer survivors.
conclusionsOur results indicate consistent and promising findings of interventions using mHealth apps that target care management in breast cancer. Among the categories of mHealth apps focusing on survivorship, mHealth-based interventions showed a positive effect by promoting weight loss, improving the quality of life, and decreasing stress. There is conflicting and less conclusive data on the effect of mHealth apps on psychological dimensions. We advocate further investigation to confirm and strengthen these findings. No consistent evidence for the impact of interventions using mHealth apps in breast cancer prevention and early detection was identified due to the limited number of studies identified by our search. Future research should continue to explore the impact of mHealth apps on breast cancer care to build on these initial recommendations.
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