Feasibility of a survivorship app for black prostate cancer survivors: Results from a 12-week mHealth pilot study
Presenter: Gaurav Kumar, MBBS;MPH;PhD Session: Advances in Survivorship Time: 4/21/2026 2:00:00 PM → 4/21/2026 5:00:00 PM
Authors
Gaurav Kumar 1 , Parisa Ghasemi 1 , Yan D. Zhao 1 , Zsolt Nagykaldi 1 , Kathleen A. Dwyer 1 , Andrew G. McIntosh 1 , Ernie Kaninjing 2 , Mary E. Young 3 , Dickey Sabrina 4 , Daniel Morton 1 , Opeyemi Bolajoko 5 , Darla E. Kendzor 1 , Motolani Ogunsanya 1 1 The University of Oklahoma Health Campus, Oklahoma City, OK, 2 Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, 3 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Jacksonville, FL, 4 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, 5 Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Abstract
Introduction: Black prostate cancer (CaP) survivors experience unique quality-of-life (QoL) and recovery challenges after treatment compared with their White counterparts. Smartphone-delivered mobile health interventions offer promising avenues for symptom tracking and lifestyle changes; but their feasibility, user engagement, and acceptability in this population remain unclear. This study assessed the feasibility, engagement, and preliminary impact of the Survivorship App for Ethnically Diverse Black Prostate Cancer Survivors (SAFE-CaPS), designed to improve self-monitoring behaviors and health outcomes. Methods: Nine Black CaP survivors (seven U.S.-born, one African-born, and one Caribbean-born) participated in a 12-week pilot study of SAFE-CaPS. The app provided daily prompts for symptoms (pain, sleep, fatigue, sexual function, anxiety, depression) and behavior tracking (physical activity, diet), brief self-management support, and physician alerts for severe symptom reports. Mental health (GAD-7 and PHQ-9) and QoL (FACT-P) were assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks. Feasibility was evaluated based on adherence rates (i.e., ≥70% of daily diary entries). Engagement and acceptability were assessed via app analytics and qualitative interviews on usability and cultural relevance. Participants were compensated up to $125 via Greenphire ClinCard. Surveys were analyzed with SPSS v29, and interviews with Atlas.ti v23. Results: Participants’ median age at diagnosis was 56 years; six had a positive family history of CaP, and four had undergone radical prostatectomy. Four participants met the feasibility threshold, and eight completed the study. Most daily entries reflected mild pain, fatigue, bowel and urinary issues, and generally good sleep. Several participants frequently reported severe sexual dysfunction, and most diary responses indicated Conclusions: SAFE-CaPS was feasible and well accepted. Sexual dysfunction, low physical activity, and moderate depression emerged as key concerns, heightening the need for integrated mental health, activity support, and stronger engagement strategies in future mHealth interventions.
Disclosure
G. Kumar, None.. P. Ghasemi, None.. Y. D. Zhao, None.. Z. Nagykaldi, None.. K. A. Dwyer, None.. A. G. McIntosh, None.. E. Kaninjing, None.. M. E. Young, None.. D. Sabrina, None.. D. Morton, None.. O. Bolajoko, None. D. E. Kendzor, Qnovia Other, Scientific Advisory Board of Qnovia. M. Ogunsanya, None.
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