Chatbot-Based Version of a World Health Organization-Validated Intervention for Stress Management in Patients With Breast Cancer (Self-Help Plus): Protocol for a Pilot Feasibility Study.

Journal: JMIR research protocols
Published Date: Aug 26, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Emerging digital tools play an innovative and key role in supporting women's psychological well-being throughout the different stages and challenges of cancer. The development and adoption of digital interventions, including chatbots and virtual coaches within smartphone apps, are increasingly recognized as valuable resources for enhancing women's mental health.

Authors

  • Valentina Fietta
    Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy.
  • Silvia Rizzi
    Digital Health Research, Centre for Digital Health & Wellbeing, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy.
  • Lorenzo Gios
    TrentinoSalute4.0 -Competence Center for Digital Health of the Province of Trento, Trento, Italy.
  • Silvana Selmi
    Psychology of Palliative Care, Pediatric Palliative Care, and Pain Management, National Council of the Order of Psychologists (CNOP), Roma, Italy.
  • Chiara De Luca
    Istituto Pavoniano Artigianelli, Trento, Italy.
  • Lucia Pederiva
    Digital Health Research, Centre for Digital Health & Wellbeing, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy.
  • Stefania Poggianella
    Digital Health Research, Centre for Digital Health & Wellbeing, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy.
  • Maria Chiara Pavesi
    Istituto Pavoniano Artigianelli, Trento, Italy.
  • Monica Campregher
    Breast Unit, Healthcare Trust of the Autonomous Province of Trento (APSS), Trento, Italy.
  • Silvia Lazzeri
    Breast Unit, Healthcare Trust of the Autonomous Province of Trento (APSS), Trento, Italy.
  • Sara Cantarelli
    Breast Unit, Healthcare Trust of the Autonomous Province of Trento (APSS), Trento, Italy.
  • Marianna Purgato
    WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health and Service Evaluation, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Section of Psychiatry, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Corrado Barbui
    WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health and Service Evaluation, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, Section of Psychiatry, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Nicolò Navarin
    Department of Mathematics, University of Padova, Padova 35121, Italy.
  • Silvia Gabrielli
    Digital Health Research, Centre for Digital Health & Wellbeing, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy.
  • Merylin Monaro
    Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy.
  • Stefano Forti
    Digital Health Research, Centre for Digital Health & Wellbeing, Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Trento, Italy.
  • Antonella Ferro
    Breast Unit, Healthcare Trust of the Autonomous Province of Trento (APSS), Trento, Italy.

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