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 (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 decision made, amount of involvement in decision, compliance with decision, change in health status, and change in quality of life. This report describes the progress made to further enhance and update the CHESS system. The study design and protocol are described as well as the survey data collection process, and the recruitment process. Preliminary survey data results and use data results are reported.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA398195
Entities
People
- David B. Gustafson
Organizations
- University of Wisconsin–Madison