Josefine Wolff, Svenja Seidel, Pia Wuelfing, Michael Patrick Lux, Christine Zu Eulenburg, Martin Smollich, Freerk Baumann, Stephan Seitz, Sherko Kuemmel, Marc Thill, Joke Tio, Michael Braun, Hannah Hollaender, Angenla Seitz, Felicitas Horn, Nadia Harbeck, Rachel Wuerstlein
INTRODUCTION: The negative impact of unmanaged psychological distress on quality of life and outcome in breast cancer survivors has been demonstrated. Fortunately, studies indicate that distress can effectively be addressed and even prevented using evidence-based interventions. In Germany prescription-based mobile health apps, known as DiGAs (digital health applications), that are fully reimbursed by health insurances, were introduced in 2020. In this study, the effectiveness of an approved breast cancer DiGA was investigated: The personalized coaching app PINK! Coach supports and accompanies breast cancer patients during therapy and follow-up...
2024: Frontiers in Oncology