The Impact of Telemedicine on Quality of Life in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review
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Background: Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women worldwide and is associated with substantial physical and psychological burden that negatively affects quality of life. Telemedicine has emerged as a promising strategy to improve supportive cancer care by facilitating remote monitoring, symptom management, and patient engagement. This scoping review aimed to map the available evidence on telemedicine interventions and their impact on quality of life in women with breast cancer.
Method: This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Studies published between January 2022 and February 2026 were identified through searches of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Studies evaluating telemedicine interventions in women with breast cancer and reporting quality-of-life outcomes were included. Owing to the heterogeneity of the interventions and outcome measures, findings were synthesized narratively.
Results: Seven studies met the inclusion criteria. Three telemedicine approaches were identified: psychosocial support applications, integrated biopsychosocial web-based platforms, and multimodal eHealth lifestyle programmes. Five studies reported improvements in quality of life or psychological outcomes, while two found no significant benefits. Overall, interventions combined with personalized clinical or psychosocial support were more effective than stand-alone self-managed approaches.
Conclusion: Telemedicine represents a promising complementary approach to breast cancer care, particularly when combined with human support and tailored to patients' psychosocial needs. Rather than replacing conventional care, its value lies in its integration within personalized models of care. Future studies should standardize quality-of-life outcomes and identify strategies to improve engagement with digital interventions.
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