App for Women with Breast Cancer to Manage Health and Weight
Author Information
Author(s): Jackie Bender, I-Ching Hou, Shuqing Liu, Phillippa Lally, Christine N May, Siobhan E Mitchell, Meaghan McCallum, Andreas Michaelides, Abigail Fisher
Primary Institution: University College London
Hypothesis
Can a prototype app with peer and coach support help women living with breast cancer manage their health behaviors and weight?
Conclusion
Women with breast cancer found the app appealing for support in behavior change and weight management, but many features need further development.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants expressed a strong desire for support, especially around weight loss.
- The app was seen as more appropriate for those still undergoing active treatments.
- Participants wanted more tailored content specific to breast cancer experiences.
- The tracking features of the app were popular among participants.
Takeaway
The study looked at an app designed to help women with breast cancer manage their health and weight, and the women liked it but wanted more features.
Methodology
Participants used the app for 4 weeks and took part in qualitative interviews about their experiences.
Potential Biases
Interviews were conducted by a member of Noom, which could introduce bias.
Limitations
The sample was small and predominantly white, married, and employed women, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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