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Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Survivorship 1/2019

11.01.2019 | Review

The effectiveness of mHealth for self-management in improving pain, psychological distress, fatigue, and sleep in cancer survivors: a systematic review

verfasst von: Elizabeth Hernandez Silva, Sheleigh Lawler, Danette Langbecker

Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Survivorship | Ausgabe 1/2019

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Abstract

Purpose

Integrating mHealth into the cancer care continuum may be an effective strategy to improve cancer survivorship care by supporting self-management. We aim to assess the effectiveness of mHealth applications (apps) for self-management in improving pain, psychological distress, fatigue, or sleep outcomes in adult cancer survivors.

Methods

Experimental quantitative studies evaluating apps aiming to support self-management for adult cancer survivors and reporting pain, psychological distress, fatigue, or sleep outcomes were included. PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and CENTRAL databases were searched from inception through December 2017. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool (PROSPERO registration number CRD42017081182).

Results

Seven studies of six mHealth interventions (n = 949 participants) were included. Two randomized controlled trials (RCTs), one quasi-RCT, one non-RCT, and three single-arm studies involved survivors with a mix of cancer types. The most common app features were symptom questionnaires (n = 5) and progress tracking (n = 5). Four studies reported outcomes for pain, with three showing improvements. Two studies reported psychological distress outcomes, showing mixed results. Four studies reported improvements in fatigue post-intervention or in the intervention compared with control group, but the changes were not all statistically significant. Two studies reported improvements in sleep outcomes.

Conclusions

There is emerging evidence that mHealth interventions that support self-management can improve pain and fatigue outcomes in cancer survivors, and some promise for psychological distress and sleep outcomes. Further development and investigation of mHealth is needed, incorporating targeted, evidence-based models of care into app design.

Implications for Cancer Survivors

mHealth interventions can improve outcomes for cancer survivors and have significant potential to benefit this growing population due to their reach.
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Metadaten
Titel
The effectiveness of mHealth for self-management in improving pain, psychological distress, fatigue, and sleep in cancer survivors: a systematic review
verfasst von
Elizabeth Hernandez Silva
Sheleigh Lawler
Danette Langbecker
Publikationsdatum
11.01.2019
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Cancer Survivorship / Ausgabe 1/2019
Print ISSN: 1932-2259
Elektronische ISSN: 1932-2267
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-018-0730-8

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