Completed RCT: Nursing-Led mHealth Communication Program Targets Quality of Life in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy
247 Health News Editorial
·18 July 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsA completed randomised controlled trial from Taiwan has evaluated a nursing-led communication support program using mobile health technology to improve quality of life in early-stage breast cancer patients undergoing initial chemotherapy. With 80 participants and quality of life measured via the validated EORTC QLQ-C30, the findings are anticipated to inform scalable digital nursing support models relevant to oncology services in Australia and beyond.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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