Effects of Alternative Decision Support Technologies on Breast Cancer Patients' Knowledge of Options and Satisfaction With Treatment Decisions

Abstract

The objectives of the research are to (1) develop an innovative computer-based decision support system (CDSS) that will enable women with breast cancer to integrate the information available to them, understand diagnoses, treatment options, and risks associated with treatment options, construct and structure their preferences, and make important health decisions; and (2) assess the impact of the new CDSS by making it available to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and comparing it with two other existing technologies and a control group in a carefully designed experiment. The assessment of the impact will be made in terms of understanding of diagnoses, treatment options, and risks associated with treatment options, satisfaction with decisions made, amount of involvement in decision, compliance with decision, change in health status and change in quality of life. This report details the progress made in the development of the CDSS as well as overall enhancements to the CHESS system. The study design and protocol are described as well as the survey instruments developed for this study. Recruitment is just beginning for this study, therefore no results will be reported at this time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA384098

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  • David H. Gustafson

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  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

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