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ArticleJournal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education2026

Developing Self Care Digital Trainings for Cancer Patients: An Implementation Research Project with Broad Stakeholder Engagement.

Anita V Thomae, Sarah Brüllmann, Linxin Zhang, Twyla Müller, Christine Huber, Nadine Laub, Claudia Canella, Jürgen Barth, Mario Gabban, Matthias Hellberg-Naegele and 5 more

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15 authors.

Anita V ThomaeComplementary and Integrative Digital Health, Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 6, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland. anita.thomae@usz.ch.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7891-6121
Sarah BrüllmannComplementary and Integrative Digital Health, Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 6, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland.
Linxin ZhangComplementary and Integrative Digital Health, Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 6, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland.
Twyla MüllerComplementary and Integrative Digital Health, Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 6, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland.
Christine HuberComplementary and Integrative Digital Health, Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 6, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland.
Nadine LaubComplementary and Integrative Digital Health, Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 6, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland.
Claudia CanellaComplementary and Integrative Digital Health, Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 6, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland.
Jürgen BarthComplementary and Integrative Digital Health, Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 6, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland.
Mario GabbanComplementary and Integrative Digital Health, Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 6, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland.
Matthias Hellberg-NaegeleDepartment of Medical Oncology and Haematology, HOCH Health Ostschweiz, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Zina-Mary ManjalyDepartment of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST), ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Helga Meier SchnorfComplementary and Integrative Digital Health, Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 6, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland.
Alexander SiebenhünerClinic for Hematology and Oncology, Hirslanden Zurich AG, Zurich, Switzerland.
Joachim WeisDepartment of Self-Help Research, Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Freiburg, Germany.
Claudia M WittComplementary and Integrative Digital Health, Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 6, Zürich, 8091, Switzerland.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer-related fatigue and sleep problems are common and burdensome symptoms affecting many cancer patients. Mind Body Medicine techniques, such as acupressure and mindfulness-based techniques, have been shown to be effective in alleviating these symptoms. However, opportunities for patients to learn and apply these self care techniques are limited. This study aimed to develop two digital training programs to enable cancer patients to self-administer either acupressure or mindfulness-based techniques for managing cancer-related fatigue and sleep problems. A user-centered development process, guided by an implementation science framework, was applied to ensure the trainings’ relevance, feasibility, and integration into routine oncology care. The digital trainings were iteratively developed and tested with stakeholders, including cancer patients, healthcare professionals, and Mind Body Medicine experts. The final trainings were evaluated for usability, content relevance, and applicability. Evaluation results demonstrated high satisfaction with the training content and clarity, as well as confidence in self-administering the self-care techniques. This study highlights the potential of digital interventions in supporting symptom self-management for cancer patients and demonstrates how a training program developed step by step in collaboration with stakeholders could be integrated into routine clinical care.

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CancerDigital healthDigital trainingImplementation scienceMind body medicineParticipative researchSelf care

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PMID41872403

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