Effects of mobile app-based interventions on quality of life in patients with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

IF 3.7 2区医学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY

General hospital psychiatry Pub Date : 2025-10-09 DOI:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2025.10.002

Ju Hyun Ahn , Myoungsuk Kim

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Abstract

Objective

This review assessed the effectiveness of mobile app-based interventions on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with breast cancer.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using six databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and Web of Science) to evaluate the effects of mobile app-based interventions on patients with breast cancer. The standardized mean difference (SMD) was used to measure the intervention effect using a random-effects model. The updated Cochrane Risk-of-Bias tool was used to assess the quality of the included studies.

Results

Twenty-one RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. Overall, mobile app-based interventions had a moderate effect on overall QoL in patients with breast cancer (SMD = 0.61, 95 % confidence interval [CI]: 0.38–0.85). Among QoL subdomains, the interventions had moderate effects on emotional functioning (SMD = 0.54, 95 % CI: 0.22–0.86) and small effects on social functioning (SMD = 0.46, 95 % CI: 0.17–0.74). Educational programs, multimodal programs, and shorter interventions (<12 weeks) showed greater effectiveness, particularly in patients undergoing treatment. The type of intervention program was an important moderator of the intervention effect.

Conclusions

Mobile app-based interventions can improve overall QoL in patients with breast cancer, including emotional and social functioning. However, limited data in some areas indicate a need for further research.

Implications for patients with cancer

Mobile app-based interventions can be used as tools to enhance the QoL of patients with breast cancer.

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来源期刊

General hospital psychiatry 医学-精神病学

CiteScore

9.60

自引率

2.90%

发文量

125

审稿时长

20 days

期刊介绍： General Hospital Psychiatry explores the many linkages among psychiatry, medicine, and primary care. In emphasizing a biopsychosocial approach to illness and health, the journal provides a forum for professionals with clinical, academic, and research interests in psychiatry''s role in the mainstream of medicine.