The Development and Evaluation of an Innovative Internet-Based Breast Cancer Psychosocial Intervention
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to develop and evaluate an Internet-based psychosocial intervention for women with primary breast cancer. During this funding period (10/1/99 to 9/31/00), the following tasks were completed: (1) a face-to-face psychosocial group for women with breast cancer was translated to an Internet-based program (with versions for WebTV, PC and Macintosh), (2) a format was developed to allow for the input of subjective states, (3) the initial program was reviewed by a group of women with breast cancer and changed as appropriate, and (4) nine women with primary breast cancer then participated in a 12-week, moderated program. Results: the pilot participants were extremely positive about the program. Significance: Women with primary breast cancer value participation in an on-line breast cancer psychosocial support group. The next phase of the project will involve a small outcome study to determine the effects of the program on 100 women with primary breast cancer randomized to usual care (wait-list control group) or the Internet intervention.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA387987
Entities
People
- C. B. Taylor
Organizations
- Stanford University