Taking CHARGE: A self-management program for women following breast cancer treatment

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 704-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernadine Cimprich ◽  
Nancy K. Janz ◽  
Laurel Northouse ◽  
Patricia A. Wren ◽  
Barbara Given ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Breast Cancer Treatment ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Taking Charge

scholarly journals The Potential for mHealth Interventions to Support Women with Breast Cancer after Active Treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. p112
Author(s):  
Anna Singleton ◽  
Rebecca Raeside ◽  
Stephanie R. Partridge ◽  
Kerry Sherman ◽  
Elisabeth Elder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Breast Cancer Treatment ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Activity Trackers ◽  
Barriers To Implementation ◽  
And Gender ◽  
One Year

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. Chances of living one-year after diagnosis are high (~98%), and health self-management is essential to reduce risks of recurrence. Mobile health (mHealth) has emerged as a wide-reaching and cost-effective way of providing health information and support. Therefore, we conducted a narrative review of the currently available mHealth literature and synthesised the literature according to the impacts of mHealth interventions on patient outcomes, the potential mechanism for behaviour change and innovative approaches to developing future mHealth interventions. Results found a small amount of evidence for the value of mHealth interventions (text message programs, smartphone applications and activity trackers) for supporting women after breast cancer treatment. However, accessibility, cost and gender inequities may pose barriers to implementation. Developing consumer-led mHealth interventions based on lived-experiences will be essential to improving user outcomes. In conclusion, mHealth interventions are widely available and have the potential to support women after breast cancer treatment and further robust research will determine effectiveness in specific subgroups and populations.

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