(Elsevier, 2023) Pimentel Parra, Gustavo Adolfo; Soto Ruiz, María Nelia; San Martín Rodríguez, Leticia; Escalada Hernández, Paula; García Vivar, Cristina; Ciencias de la Salud; Osasun Zientziak
Objectives: To identify, critically appraise, and synthesize the available evidence on the effectiveness of digital
health interventions to improve the quality of life or any of its four dimensions (physical, psychological,
social, and spiritual) in women survivors of breast cancer who are in the extended or permanent survival
stage.
Data Sources: Systematic review—Four databases were searched: PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of
Science.
Conclusion: The clinical evidence shows a positive relationship or association between eHealth use and
improved quality of life in breast cancer survivors at extended or permanent survival stage. However, the
findings point to a deficit in the assessment of the social and spiritual domains that play a fundamental role
in the quality of life of survivors.
Implication for Nursing Practice: The findings found reflect implications of great value for nursing practice
because these professionals are the main users of digital health tools to provide them to patients. Using these
digital tools contributes to improving evidence-based practice and providing greater efficiency and effectiveness in the care of long-term cancer survivors.
