Breast cancer survivors with sleep disturbances have positive attitudes toward text messaging-based mobile health interventions for improving sleep and physical activity.
This qualitative study explored preferences of 16 breast cancer survivors (mean age 59.3 years) with sleep disturbances for SMS text messaging-based interventions targeting sleep and physical activity. Most participants reported positive attitudes and high acceptance of text messaging and mobile apps, but not voice interactions, with daily reminders scheduled 1 hour before bedtime being acceptable.
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Breast cancer survivors with sleep disturbances have positive attitudes toward text messaging-based mobile health interventions for improving sleep and physical activity. The current body of evidence comprises 1 study. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 32/100 (low).
The Claim
Breast cancer survivors with sleep disturbances have positive attitudes toward text messaging-based mobile health interventions for improving sleep and physical activity.
This conclusion is most relevant to: Breast cancer survivors (n=16, mean age 59.3 years) currently experiencing sleep disturbances.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Exploring Breast Cancer Survivors' Preferences for Text Messaging-Based Mobile Health Interventions Targeting Sleep and Physical Activity: Qualitative Study. (JMIR formative research, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Qualitative focus groups and interviews conducted
- ▸Thematic analysis applied to transcriptions
- ▸Three themes identified: attitudes, user needs, technology habits
- ▸Result: Positive attitudes and acceptance of text messaging for sleep and physical activity interventions
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Breast cancer survivors (n=16, mean age 59.3 years) currently experiencing sleep disturbances
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Small sample size (n=16) limits generalizability
- ▸Qualitative design cannot establish causal relationships or quantify effectiveness
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of technology did breast cancer survivors prefer for sleep interventions?▼
Most participants preferred text messaging and mobile apps over voice interactions.
What features did participants find most helpful?▼
Reminders and accountability features, such as meeting physical activity goals, and bedtime and relaxation exercise reminders were most frequently mentioned.
What was the preferred timing for daily reminders?▼
A daily reminder scheduled for 1 hour before bedtime was found to be acceptable.
How many participants were in this study?▼
The study included 16 breast cancer survivors (13 in focus groups and 3 in individual interviews).
References
- 1.Tsai CS, Szewczyk W, Lee H, Drerup M, Blakeney EA, Greenlee H, Heffner JL, Vasbinder A, Reding KW. “Exploring Breast Cancer Survivors' Preferences for Text Messaging-Based Mobile Health Interventions Targeting Sleep and Physical Activity: Qualitative Study..” JMIR formative research, 2026. PMID: 42424632 DOI: 10.2196/85386