A Mindfulness Breast Care App to reduce body image distress and stigma for breast cancer survivors: Development and preliminary quality assessment.
International journal of nursing sciences May 1, 2025 Shuang Zheng, Wenhe Huang, Xueqin Zhang et al. 6 citations
A new mobile health application, the Mindfulness Breast Care (MBC) App, was developed to help breast cancer survivors in China reduce body image distress and stigma. Ten survivors tested the app for three months; five rated its quality using a standard scale, and five were interviewed. The app received high ratings for functionality, aesthetics, information quality, and perceived impact, with moderate ratings for engagement and subjective quality. Participants reported that the app provided reliable knowledge and emotional support, and suggested improvements like categorizing information and recording sessions. The app offers guided mindfulness sessions, yoga videos, and health education, and appears to be a promising tool for delivering mindfulness interventions to this population.