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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023

mHealth Technology as a Help Tool during Breast Cancer Treatment: A Content Focus Group.

Angeles Fuentes, Clara Amat, Raimundo Lozano-Rubí, Santiago Frid, Montserrat Muñoz, Joan Escarrabill, Imma Grau-Corral

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Angeles FuentesFundación iSYS, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-8882-3703
Clara AmatFundació Clínic per a la Recerca Biomèdica, 08036 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-9595-0970
Raimundo Lozano-RubíMedical Informatics Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-7912-721X
Santiago FridMedical Informatics Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-8400-5770
Montserrat MuñozOncology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain.
Joan EscarrabillPatient Xperience, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain.
Imma Grau-CorralFundación iSYS, 08028 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-1014-051X

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Abstract

purposeTo assess the usability and preferences of the contents of mHealth software developed for breast cancer patients as a tool to obtain patient-reported outcomes (PROMs), improve the patient's knowledge about the disease and its side effects, increase adherence to treatment, and facilitate communication with the doctor.

interventionan mHealth tool called the Xemio app provides side effect tracking, social calendars, and a personalized and trusted disease information platform to deliver evidence-based advice and education for breast cancer patients.

methodA qualitative research study using semi-structured focus groups was conducted and evaluated. This involved a group interview and a cognitive walking test using Android devices, with the participation of breast cancer survivors.

resultsThe ability to track side effects and the availability of reliable content were the main benefits of using the application. The ease of use and the method of interaction were the primary concerns; however, all participants agreed that the application would be beneficial to users. Finally, participants expressed their expectations of being informed by their healthcare providers about the launch of the Xemio app.

conclusionParticipants perceived the need for reliable health information and its benefits through an mHealth app. Therefore, applications for breast cancer patients must be designed with accessibility as a key consideration.

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Breast NeoplasmsMobile ApplicationsTelemedicineFemaleFocus GroupsHumansQualitative Researchbreast cancerfocus groupmHealth

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