A Systematic Review of Electronic Health (eHealth) interventions to improve physical activity in patients with breast cancer

Dorri, Sara; Olfatbakhsh, Asiie; Kazemi, Alireza

doi:10.1007/s12282-019-00982-3

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“…While starting a new routine can be a challenge, this may, however, be an opportunity to continue to support cancer survivors to focus on healthy behaviors, such as engaging in physical activity, reducing sedentary time, consuming a healthy diet, and obtaining sufficient sleep. Distanced-based interventions including eHealth technology has shown promise in supporting cancer survivors to increase their physical activity [16,17] and may provide survivors a mechanism for empowerment and control during this pandemic.…”

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Addressing the needs of cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Addressing the needs of cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic

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“…This approach can allow for cost effective disease management and health promotion and is well established in other chronic disease populations such as heart disease and diabetes [ 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 ]. Specific to cancer survivors, eHealth technology presents opportunities to increase access to cancer rehabilitation in a virtual setting [ 24 ] and has shown promise in increasing physical activity [ 25 , 26 ] and reducing specific psychosocial and physical symptoms [ 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 ]. In one recent study, Cheville and colleagues [ 33 ] assessed the effect of a telerehabilitation intervention (including remote monitoring of symptoms and an individualized physical conditioning program) on function in patients with advanced cancer and found that the intervention improved function and pain, and decreased hospital length of stay and the requirement for post-acute care.…”

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CaRE @ Home: Pilot Study of an Online Multidimensional Cancer Rehabilitation and Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors

MacDonald

Chafranskaia

Lopez

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Background: Although facility-based cancer rehabilitation and exercise programs exist, patients are often unable to attend due to distance, cost, and other competing obligations. There is a need for scalable remote interventions that can reach and serve a larger population. Methods: We conducted a mixed methods pilot study to assess the feasibility, acceptability and impact of CaRE@Home: an 8-week online multidimensional cancer rehabilitation and exercise program. Feasibility and acceptability data were captured by attendance and adherence metrics and through qualitative interviews. Preliminary estimates of the effects of CaRE@Home on patient-reported and physically measured outcomes were calculated. Results: A total of n = 35 participated in the study. Recruitment (64%), retention (83%), and adherence (80%) rates, along with qualitative findings, support the feasibility of the CaRE@Home intervention. Acceptability was also high, and participants provided useful feedback for program improvements. Disability (WHODAS 2.0) scores significantly decreased from baseline (T1) to immediately post-intervention (T2) and three months post-intervention (T3) (p = 0.03 and p = 0.008). Physical activity (GSLTPAQ) levels significantly increased for both Total LSI (p = 0.007 and p = 0.0002) and moderate to strenuous LSI (p = 0.003 and p = 0.002) from baseline to T2 and T3. Work productivity (iPCQ) increased from T1 to T3 (p = 0.026). There was a significant increase in six minute walk distance from baseline to T2 and T3 (p < 0.001 and p = 0.010) and in grip strength from baseline to T2 and T3 (p = 0.003 and p < 0.001). Conclusions: Results indicate that the CaRE@Home program is a feasible and acceptable cancer rehabilitation program that may help cancer survivors regain functional ability and decrease disability. In order to confirm these findings, a controlled trial is required.

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“…Today, the most up-to-date mediums are Internet-based mediums such as websites, mobile apps, and social media. 37 So we propose mobile app software for lymphedema patient education be designed and implemented in our clinic based on updated evidence. In this study, most of the participants were above 40 years, have a diploma, and were homemakers who are eager to use technology for managing their conditions which is probably an efficient method when an appropriate design is available.…”

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Informational Needs in Patients With Breast Cancer With Lymphedema: Is It Important?

Dorri

Olfatbakhsh

2020

Breast Cancer�(Auckl)

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Introduction: Lymphedema is one of the complications of breast cancer treatment. It has no cure yet and can affect the quality of life. This study aimed to identify and investigate informational needs, preferred delivery methods, and time of receiving information about lymphedema for these patients. Methods: One hundred participants were recruited through Lymphedema Clinic in Motamed Cancer Institute in Tehran, Iran, through convenience sampling and were asked to complete a self-administered survey. Data collection took place on all opening days between October 2018 and mid-March 2019. Results: Most of the participants were above 40 years, have a diploma, homemaker, and the average income of most of the participants (57.2%) was low. The importance of having lymphedema information was very high for them. Most of them wanted detailed information at diagnosis of breast cancer. The preferred information of delivery methods were private sessions and social networks. Conclusions: Patients with breast cancer who have lymphedema have high needs as regards concise lymphedema information. Private sessions with physicians and social networks can provide detailed information for them.

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A Systematic Review of Electronic Health (eHealth) interventions to improve physical activity in patients with breast cancer

Cited by 65 publications

References 77 publications

Addressing the needs of cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Addressing the needs of cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic

CaRE @ Home: Pilot Study of an Online Multidimensional Cancer Rehabilitation and Exercise Program for Cancer Survivors

Informational Needs in Patients With Breast Cancer With Lymphedema: Is It Important?

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