ArticleJMIR mHealth and uHealth2020
Patient Experiences of Rehabilitation and the Potential for an mHealth System with Biofeedback After Breast Cancer Surgery: Qualitative Study.
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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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17 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- Culturally Sensitive Approaches in Psychosocial Interventions to Enhance Well-Being of Immigrant Adults Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Pooled it
- Surgical patient-reported experience measures and qualitative experience studies: systematic review.BJS open · 2024Pooled it
- Psychosocial experiences of breast cancer survivors: a meta-review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2024Pooled it
- Prescribing pre- and post-operative physical activity interventions for people undergoing breast cancer surgery: A qualitative systematic review.Cancer medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Efficacy of a Digital Postoperative Rehabilitation Intervention in Patients With Primary Liver Cancer: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Trial
- Digital exercise interventions to improve physical functioning of people with breast cancer: Protocol for a scoping review.PloS one · 2026Article
- Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Towards Rehabilitation in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Article
- Inequities to the access to and use of telemedicine among cancer patients in Europe: a scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- The Effect of Informative Mobile App Use on Anxiety, Distress, and Quality of Life of Women With Breast Cancer.European journal of breast health · 2024Article
- Using Virtual Reality in a Rehabilitation Program for Patients With Breast Cancer: Phenomenological Study.JMIR serious games · 2024Article
- Experiences and meaningfulness of breast cancer survivorship care in improving the quality of life of immigrant women: A qualitative systematic review.Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique · 2024Article
- Design, Development, and Evaluation of an mHealth App for Reporting of Side Effects During Cytostatic Treatment: Usability Test and Interview Study.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Factors that influence the provision of home-based rehabilitation services for people needing rehabilitation: a qualitative evidence synthesis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Review
- mHealth Apps for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Systematic Search in App Stores and Content Analysis.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2022Article
- An Investigation Into the Use of mHealth in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: Scoping Review.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2022Article
- Designing the Optimal Digital Health Intervention for Patients' Use Before and After Elective Orthopedic Surgery: Qualitative Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Article
- Evaluation of two mobile health apps for patients with breast cancer using the Mobile Application Rating Scale.mHealth · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhysiotherapy-led home rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery can protect against the development of upper limb dysfunction and other disabling consequences of surgery. A variety of barriers can limit physical rehabilitation outcomes, and patients may benefit from more support during this time. Mobile health (mHealth) systems can assist patients during rehabilitation by providing exercise support, biofeedback, and information. Before designing mHealth systems for a specific population, developers must first engage with users to understand their experiences and needs.
objectiveThe aims of this study were to explore patients' rehabilitation experiences and unmet needs during home rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery and to understand their experiences of mHealth technology and the requirements they desire from an mHealth system.
methodsThis was the first stage of a user-centered design process for an mHealth system. We interviewed 10 breast cancer survivors under the two main topics of "Rehabilitation" and "Technology" and performed a thematic analysis on the interview data.
resultsDiscussions regarding rehabilitation focused on the acute and long-term consequences of surgery; unmet needs and lack of support; self-driven rehabilitation; and visions for high-quality rehabilitation. Regarding technology, participants reported a lack of mHealth options for this clinical context and using non-cancer-specific applications and wearables. Participants requested an mHealth tool from a reliable source that provides exercise support.
conclusionsThere are unmet needs surrounding access to physiotherapy, information, and support during home rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery that could be addressed with an mHealth system. Breast cancer survivors are open to using an mHealth system and require that it comes from a reliable source and focuses on supporting exercise performance.
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