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Brief culturally informed smartphone interventions decrease breast cancer symptom burden among Latina breast cancer survivors.

Betina YanezLaura B OswaldSharon H BaikDiana BuitragoFrancisco IacobelliAlejandra Perez-TamayoJudy GuitelmanFrank J PenedoJoanna Buscemi
Published in: Psycho-oncology (2019)
Latina BCS who used the My Guide and My Health applications reported temporary decreases in symptom burden and improved breast cancer well-being over time, though there were no differential effects between conditions. Findings suggest that technology may facilitate Latina BCS engagement in care after breast cancer treatment.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • palliative care
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • social media
  • patient reported
  • quality improvement
  • health information
  • breast cancer risk
  • risk assessment
  • human health
  • health promotion