Open AccessPreferences for mHealth physical activity interventions during chemotherapy for breast cancer: a qualitative evaluation
Author(s) -
Anne Møller Nielsen,
Whitney A. Welch,
Kara L. Gavin,
Alison Cottrell,
Payton Solk,
Emily Torre,
Danielle BlanchHartigan,
Siobhan M. Phillips
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
supportive care in cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.133
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1433-7339
pISSN - 0941-4355
DOI - 10.1007/s00520-019-05002-w
Subject(s) - mhealth , breast cancer , psychological intervention , medicine , nursing research , intervention (counseling) , qualitative research , survivorship curve , physical therapy , cancer , nursing , social science , sociology
Physical activity has been shown to decline over the course of chemotherapy in breast cancer survivors; yet it may reduce treatment-related side effects and emerging evidence indicates it may improve disease outcomes. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions may be an effective, scalable strategy to increase physical activity during treatment. However, little is known about breast cancer patients' interests and preferences for these interventions. It is important to understand patients' interests and preferences prior to development of mHealth physical activity interventions to increase their relevance and efficacy.