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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2023

Feasibility and pilot testing of a personalized eHealth intervention for pain science education and self-management for breast cancer survivors with persistent pain: a mixed-method study.

An De Groef, Margaux Evenepoel, Sophie Van Dijck, Lore Dams, Vincent Haenen, Louise Wiles, Mark Catley, Anna Vogelzang, Ian Olver, Peter Hibbert and 4 more

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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21citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Feasibility of a comprehensive supervised exercise program during and after treatment of head and neck cancer: a mixed-methods study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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  5. Effectiveness of telehealth versus face-to-face appointments in identifying complications following breast cancer surgery.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors at 6 institutions in 3 countries.

An De GroefDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, MOVANT Research Group, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, Antwerp, Belgium. an.degroef@uantwerpen.be.
Margaux EvenepoelDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Sophie Van DijckDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, MOVANT Research Group, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, Antwerp, Belgium.
Lore DamsDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, MOVANT Research Group, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, Antwerp, Belgium.
Vincent HaenenDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, MOVANT Research Group, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, Antwerp, Belgium.
Louise WilesInnovation, Implementation & Clinical Translation (IIMPACT) in Health, University of South Australia, Kaurna Country, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Mark CatleyInnovation, Implementation & Clinical Translation (IIMPACT) in Health, University of South Australia, Kaurna Country, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Anna VogelzangInnovation, Implementation & Clinical Translation (IIMPACT) in Health, University of South Australia, Kaurna Country, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Ian OlverDepartment of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Peter HibbertInnovation, Implementation & Clinical Translation (IIMPACT) in Health, University of South Australia, Kaurna Country, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Bart MorlionDepartment of Cardiovascular Sciences, Section Anesthesiology and Algology, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
G Lorimer MoseleyInnovation, Implementation & Clinical Translation (IIMPACT) in Health, University of South Australia, Kaurna Country, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Lauren C HeathcoteHealth Psychology Section, Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
Mira MeeusDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, MOVANT Research Group, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, Antwerp, Belgium.
University of South Australia · AUUniversity of Antwerp · BEKU Leuven · BEPain in Motion · BEKing's College London · GBUniversity of Adelaide · AU

Funding

Universiteit Antwerpen 41776
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeHere, we describe the development and pilot study of a personalized eHealth intervention containing a pain science education program and self-management support strategies regarding pain and pain-related functioning in female survivors of breast cancer. First, we aimed to evaluate the eHealth intervention's acceptability, comprehensibility, and satisfaction; second, we aimed to assess its preliminary efficacy.

methodsA mixed-method study design was used. Breast cancer survivors with persistent pain were recruited. After 6 weeks of engagement with the eHealth intervention, acceptability, comprehensibility, and satisfaction were measured quantitatively with a self-constructed questionnaire and described qualitatively using focus groups. A joint display was used to present the meta-interferences between data. Efficacy was assessed via mixed effects models with repeated measures (outcomes assessed at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks).

resultsTwenty-nine women with persistent pain after breast cancer surgery participated. Overall, the eHealth program was well received and experienced as easy to use and helpful. The eHealth intervention seems useful as an adjunct to comprehensive cancer aftercare. Efficacy estimates suggested a significant improvement in pain-related functioning, physical functioning, and quality of life.

conclusionA personalized eHealth intervention appears valuable for persistent pain management after breast cancer surgery. A large controlled clinical trial to determine effectiveness, and a full process evaluation, seems warranted.

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Breast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsSelf-ManagementTelemedicineFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansPainPilot ProjectsQuality of LifeSurvivorsBreast cancerPainPain science educationSelf-management

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PMID36645526
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