Integrating digital solutions improves mental health management in cancer care

作者：Anqi Lin, Yuquan Zhang, Aimin Jiang, Lingxuan Zhu, Weiming Mou, Quan Cheng, Jian Zhang, P. Zhang, Bufu Tang, Peng Luo · 发表于：Communications Medicine · 年份：2026 · DOI：10.1038/s43856-026-01448-2 · 被引用次数：2 · 研究领域：Digital Mental Health Interventions、Cancer survivorship and care、Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Digital health tools are becoming essential for evaluating and supporting the mental well-being of individuals with cancer. Here, we analyze advanced developments in eHealth solutions, including mobile applications and wearables, for psychological support in oncology settings. Our findings indicate that these digital approaches positively impact emotional health, life quality, and patient empowerment, while addressing limitations of conventional support systems. Nevertheless, issues related to engagement, privacy protection, and interoperability remain. We discuss future directions focusing on expanded clinical trials, contextual customization, and leveraging AI and VR for tailored therapeutic strategies. The aim is to promote consistent implementation of digital mental health care in psycho-oncology, providing an evidence-based framework for practitioners and investigators. Lin, Zhang, Jiang et al. discuss the effectiveness of eHealth tools, including artificial intelligence and mobile applications, in addressing psychological symptoms and enhancing life quality among individuals with cancer. Personalized digital therapeutic approaches are now available which can be incorporated into standardized practice.