Effects of a web-based expert support self-management program (WEST) for women with breast cancer: A randomized controlled trial

Introduction This study was a randomized controlled trial that examined the effects of a web-based expert support self-management program (WEST) on metabolic syndrome risk factors and self-efficacy among Korean women with breast cancer. Methods Participants were 60 women with breast cancer (30 parti...

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Published in:Journal of telemedicine and telecare 2020-08, Vol.26 (7-8), p.433-442
Main Authors: Kim, Hye-Jin, Kim, Hee-Seung
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Body fat
Body Weights and Measures
Breast cancer
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Clinical trials
Female
Healthy Lifestyle
Humans
Internet
Intervention
Metabolic syndrome
Middle Aged
Patient Education as Topic - methods
Personal health
Risk factors
Self Efficacy
Self-Management - methods
Women's Health
Womens health
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Summary:Introduction This study was a randomized controlled trial that examined the effects of a web-based expert support self-management program (WEST) on metabolic syndrome risk factors and self-efficacy among Korean women with breast cancer. Methods Participants were 60 women with breast cancer (30 participants each in both the experimental and control groups) who also had metabolic risk factors. WEST is based on the self-efficacy theory and is a self-health management program consisting of a web-based program, DIETEX (which entails keeping a health diary, identifying a lifestyle type, inputting personal health information), and expert support. WEST was provided to the experimental group once a week for 24 weeks. Metabolic syndrome risk factors and self-efficacy of the experimental and control groups were examined pre-intervention and at 12 and 24 weeks after intervention. Results The decreases in body fat, body fat percentage, and waist circumference were greater in the experimental group than in the control group at 24 weeks (p = 0.019, p = 0.025, and p = 0.038, respectively). Discussion The present study can provide basic data for the development and application of interventions for women with breast cancer in the future. Additionally, we propose that WEST be included in the treatment process to complement the intervention of medical personnel for improving metabolic risk factors in women with breast cancer.
ISSN:1357-633X
1758-1109
DOI:10.1177/1357633X19850386