SynthesisJMIR mHealth and uHealth2019
Evidence on the Use of Mobile Apps During the Treatment of Breast Cancer: 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. Cited by 38 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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38 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 71 citations in OpenAlex.
- Mapping the Evidence on the Impact of mHealth Interventions on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.JCO clinical cancer informatics · 2024Pooled it
- Early detection of self-breast examination using smartphone breast application.Breast disease · 2024Pooled it
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mobile Health in Breast Cancer Care: A Systematic Review.The oncologist · 2023Pooled it
- Effectiveness of internet-based support interventions on patients with breast cancer: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.BMJ open · 2022Pooled it
- How Is Quality of mHealth Interventions for Cancer Survivors Defined and Described? An Umbrella Review.JCO clinical cancer informatics · 2022Pooled it
- Development and Evaluation of a Web-Based App for Adverse Effect Management in Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Oral Targeted Therapy or Chemotherapy: Findings from a Pilot Study.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Trial
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- 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
- 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
- Quality of Life of Women After a First Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Using a Self-Management Support mHealth App in Taiwan: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Trial
- Design and Usability Evaluation of a Smartphone Application for Postoperative Self-Management in Breast Cancer Patients.Cancer medicine · 2026Article
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- Evaluating the impact of Hoopicoach: A digital health tool for supporting patients through gynecologic surgery.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2025Observational
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Mobile App for Breast Cancer Self-Management on Self-Efficacy: Nonrandomized Intervention Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Article
- "Salud Mamaria", an internet-based psychoeducational program during the breast cancer diagnosis process: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2025Article
- Co-Designing the MOSAIC mHealth App With Breast Cancer Survivors: User-Centered Design Approach.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
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- Assessing the Quality, Privacy, and Security of Breast Cancer Apps for Arabic Speakers: Systematic Search and Review of Smartphone Apps.JMIR cancer · 2024Article
- Functional and Nonfunctional Requirements of Virtual Clinic Mobile Applications: A Systematic Review.International journal of telemedicine and applications · 2024Review
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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundCancer is a major cause of morbidity, disability, and mortality worldwide, and breast cancer is the most common cause of death in women. Different modalities of cancer treatment can have adverse effects that reduce the quality of life of patients and lead to treatment interruptions, if not managed properly. The use of mobile technologies has brought innovative possibilities for improving health care. Mobile apps can help individuals manage their own health and well-being and may also promote healthy lifestyles and information access.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to identify available evidence on the use of mobile apps to provide information and facilitate communication regarding self-care management related to the adverse effects of toxicities owing to breast cancer therapy.
methodsThis systematic review includes studies which were identified using a search strategy adapted for each electronic database: CINAHL, Cochrane Library, LILACS, LIVIVO, PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science. In addition, a gray literature search was performed using Google Scholar. All the electronic database searches were conducted on April 17, 2019. Two investigators independently reviewed the titles and abstracts of the studies identified and then read the full text of all selected papers. The quality of the included studies was analyzed by the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool and the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies.
resultsA total of 9 studies which met the eligibility criteria-3 randomized clinical trials and 6 nonrandomized studies published in English from 2010 to 2018-were considered for this systematic review; 396 patients with breast cancer, as well as 40 experts in the medical and nursing fields, and 3 software engineers were included.
conclusionsThe evidence from the studies included in this systematic review is currently limited but suggests that mobile apps for women with breast cancer might be an acceptable information source that can improve patient well-being; they can also be used to report symptoms and adverse treatment-related effects and promote self-care. There is a need to test more evidence-based apps in future randomized clinical trials.
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