Improving Self-Efficacy and Patient Activation in Cancer Survivors through Digital Health Interventions: Single-Case Experimental Prospective Study

• DOI: 10.20944/preprints202502.0463.v1
• Publication Date: 2025-02-07T02:38:16Z
• Authors: Umut Arioz; Urška Smrke; Valentino Šafran; Simon Lin; Jama Nateqi; Dina Bema; Inese Polaka; Krista Arcimovica; Anna Marija Lesci...; Gaetano Manzo; Yvan Pannatier; Shaila Calvo-Almeida; Maja Ravnik; Matej Horvat; Vojko Flis; Ariadna Mato Montero; Beatriz Calderón ...; José Aguayo Arjona; Marcela Chavez; Patrick Duflot; Valérie Bleret; Catherine Loly; Tunç Cerit; Kadir Uguducu; Izidor Mlakar

Cancer survivors face numerous challenges, and digital health interventions can empower them by enhancing self-efficacy patient activation. This prospective study aimed to assess the impact of an mHealth app on activation in 166 breast colorectal cancer survivors. Participants received a smart-bracelet used access personalized care plans. Data was collected at baseline follow-ups, including patient-reported outcomes clinician feedback. The demonstrated positive impacts overall trial retention rate 75.3%. reported high levels (PAM 1-3: P=1.0; level 4: P=.65) expressed willingness stay informed about their disease (CASE-Cancer factor 1: P=.98; 2: P=.66; 3: P=.25). Usability improved, with increase participants rating system as having excellent usability (from 14.82% 22.22%). Additional qualitative analysis revealed experiences from both patients clinicians. paper contributes significantly survivorship providing plans tailored individual needs. PERSIST platform shows promise improving self-management abilities Further research larger more diverse populations is needed establish its effectiveness.