Optimizing eHealth breast cancer interventions: Which types of eHealth services are effective?

Timothy B. Baker, Robert Hawkins, Suzanne Pingree, Linda J. Roberts, Helene E. McDowell, Bret R. Shaw, Ron Serlin, Lisa Dillenburg, Christopher M. Swoboda, Jeong Yeob Han, James A. Stewart, Cindy L. Carmack-Taylor, Andrew Salner, Tanya R. Schlam, Fiona McTavish, David H. Gustafson

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Abstract

Little is known about the effective elements of Interactive Cancer Communication Systems (ICCSs). A randomized trial explored which types of services of a multifaceted ICCS benefited patients and the nature of the benefit. Women with breast cancer (N = 450) were randomized to different types of ICCS services or to a control condition that provided internet access. The Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS), served as the ICCS. ICCS services providing information and support, but not coaching such as cognitive behavior therapy, produced significant benefits in health information competence and emotional processing. Provision of Information and Support ICCS services significantly benefited women with breast cancer. More complex and interactive services designed to train the user had negligible effects.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)134-145
Number of pages12
JournalTranslational behavioral medicine
Volume1
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2011

Keywords

  • Breast cancer
  • Cognitive behavior therapy
  • Quality of life
  • eHealth

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Applied Psychology
  • Behavioral Neuroscience

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