Efficacy Study of an Educational Program for Decision Support for Breast Cancer
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Breast Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | October 2000 |
| End Date: | October 2006 |
Assessing the Efficacy of a CDSS for Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to develop and test an informative computer-based program to
help women in making good choices among options for treating early stage breast cancer.
Women who are exposed to the computerized program will, when compared to women who receive
standard of care offered at the hospital: (a) be more knowledgeable about treatment
options,(b) be more satisfied with their treatment decision, and (c) be more assured about
their treatment choice.
help women in making good choices among options for treating early stage breast cancer.
Women who are exposed to the computerized program will, when compared to women who receive
standard of care offered at the hospital: (a) be more knowledgeable about treatment
options,(b) be more satisfied with their treatment decision, and (c) be more assured about
their treatment choice.
The purpose of this project is to develop and test a computer-based decision support system
on breast cancer for low-income women who speak English or Spanish. This project is designed
to respond to the under utilization of breast conserving surgery by women with early stage
breast cancer, as indicated by both national and local data on treatment choices. The
literature suggests that underuse of BCS by women for whom it is the recommended therapy may
relate to inadequacies in efforts to educate them about treatment options. The program was
designed to convey information to women with varying levels of reading ability. This was
done through multimedia approaches which include voice-over narrative in simple English or
Spanish, and use of photo novella and/or "soap opera" presentation of situational material
that allows women to explore possible consequences associated with different decisions.
Comparison(s): Women exposed to the computer-based decision support program on breast cancer
treatment, receiving standard care and education offered at two public hospitals, compared
to women exposed to standard care and education at the same public hospitals.
on breast cancer for low-income women who speak English or Spanish. This project is designed
to respond to the under utilization of breast conserving surgery by women with early stage
breast cancer, as indicated by both national and local data on treatment choices. The
literature suggests that underuse of BCS by women for whom it is the recommended therapy may
relate to inadequacies in efforts to educate them about treatment options. The program was
designed to convey information to women with varying levels of reading ability. This was
done through multimedia approaches which include voice-over narrative in simple English or
Spanish, and use of photo novella and/or "soap opera" presentation of situational material
that allows women to explore possible consequences associated with different decisions.
Comparison(s): Women exposed to the computer-based decision support program on breast cancer
treatment, receiving standard care and education offered at two public hospitals, compared
to women exposed to standard care and education at the same public hospitals.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female
- Breast cancer diagnosis in stages I, IIA, IIB, or IIIA
- Candidates for surgery
- Speak English or Spanish
Exclusion Criteria:
- Breast cancer diagnosis in stages 0, IIIB, or IV
- Recurrent breast cancer or inflammatory breast carcinoma
- Not eligible for lumpectomy with radiation
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