Internet-Based Education for Prostate Cancer Screening
Abstract
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the leading cancer diagnosis among men and the second leading cause of male cancer death. However, screening asymptomatic men remains controversial, as early diagnosis and treatment of PCa has not yet demonstrated reduced disease-related mortality in a randomized trial. The goal of the current study is to develop and assess widely accessible, easily disseminable methods to assist men in making informed decisions about PCa screening. We will compare the efficacy of a new web-based, interactive decision support approach to our existing print-based PCa screening decision tool, among a diverse sample of male primary care patients. Abundant evidence documents the expanding role of the Internet in increasing access to and understanding of health information and the need for systematic evaluations of Internet-based interventions. To date, an Internet usage feasibility study was conducted; the print-based booklet has been significantly revised and updated; the research team has met with our team of web developers to formulate development of the Internet-based website; a list of free Internet access points has been compiled; and focus group participants have been accrued.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA462681
Entities
People
- Kathryn L. Taylor
Organizations
- Georgetown University