Development and Evaluation of Computer-Based Versions of the Decision Board for Early Breast Cancer
Abstract
The objectives of this study are to develop i) computer-based versions of the Decision Boards for (a) surgical treatment of breast cancer; (b) chemotherapy for node-negative breast cancer, and (c) chemotherapy for premenopausal node-positive breast cancer; and ii) to compare the relative effectiveness of the computer-based versions with standard Decision Boards for women with early breast cancer. In our first year, all three standard Decision Boards were updated based on a review of the literature. Focus groups were held with physicians and women with breast cancer to identify key characteristics of computer-based versions. A computer-based version of the surgery Decision Board was produced and is entering feasibility testing. Computer-based versions of the two chemotherapy Boards are currently being developed. Following feasibility testing, the instruments will be formally evaluated in a randomized trial.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA385333
Entities
People
- Timothy J. Whelan
Organizations
- McMaster University