Internet Support and Information for Women with Breast Cancer

Abstract

Traditional methods of providing psychosocial interventions for cancer patients are associated with positive patient outcomes but have limited overall impact attributable to low participation rates. The purpose of this project is to implement and evaluate the efficacy of a computer-based psychosocial intervention for women with breast cancer. At the end of the second year of funding, we have continued to implement the SURVIVE intervention, and results from the second year are summarized in this annual report. 243 women have been screened in the UAB breast cancer clinics, and of these 243 women, 109 (45%) have agreed to participate. At the time this analysis was conducted, 69 of these 109 patients had been enrolled and randomized into the trial.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA408155

Entities

People

  • Diane C. Tucker
  • Jason E. Owen

Organizations

  • University of Alabama

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breast Cancer
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Electronic Mail
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Internet
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Patient Care
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Social Psychology
  • Therapy
  • Websites

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

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