Title:
Effectiveness of Mobile-based and Individual Wellness Coaching on Psychosocial Adjustment and Well-being Among Newly Diagnosed Women With Breast Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol

Authors:
Eylül Yeşilyurt, Şeyma Zehra Altunkürek, Turkey

Abstract:

Background and Aim: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, and newly diagnosed patients often experience significant psychosocial distress and challenges in adapting to the disease process. Mobile and individual wellness coaching interventions have emerged as promising approaches to support psychosocial adjustment and enhance overall well-being in this population. This study aims to evaluate the effects of individual wellness coaching and mobile wellness coaching on psychosocial adaptation to illness and well-being in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

Methods and Materials: This study is designed as a single-center randomized controlled pilot trial. The study sample will consist of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer attending a hospital in Turkey. The study will be conducted in an oncology outpatient clinic and outpatient chemotherapy unit between June 2026 and April 2027. Participants will be allocated into four groups: Experimental Group 1 (Mobile Application Wellness Coaching Program, n=31), Experimental Group 2 (Individual Wellness Coaching Program, n=31), Experimental Group 3 (Mobile Application + Individual Wellness Coaching Program, n=31), and a control group (n=31). Structured individual wellness coaching and mobile wellness coaching interventions will be applied to the experimental groups. A baseline assessment will be conducted prior to the intervention, a post-test will be administered at 8 weeks, and follow-up assessments will be conducted at 1 and 3 months. Data will be collected using a researcher-developed data collection form.

Conclusion: This study presents a comprehensive intervention model that integrates both individualized coaching and the accessibility and sustainability features of digital health applications. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of a novel supportive intervention approach in post-diagnosis breast cancer care and to provide guidance for healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, in delivering holistic care.

Trial Registration: This protocol has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07364760) on January 23, 2026.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2026.10305