CHESSAn interactive computer system for women with breast cancer piloted with an underserved population
作者:
Fiona,
McTavish David,
Gustqfson Betta,
Owens Robert,
Hawkins Suzanne,
Pingree Meg,
Wise Jean,
Taylor Funmi,
期刊:
Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
(OVID Available online 1995)
卷期:
Volume 18,
issue 3
页码: 35-41
ISSN:0148-9917
年代: 1995
出版商: OVID
关键词: breast cancer;decision support systems;patient Information;quality of life
数据来源: OVID
摘要:
The Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS) Is an Interactive computer system containing information, social support, and problem-solving tools. It was developed with Intensive input from potential users through needs-assessment surveys and field testing. CHESS had previously been used by women in the middle and upper socioeconomic classes with high school and college education. This article reports on the results of a pilot study Involving eight African-American women with breast cancer from impoverished neighborhoods in Chicago. CHESS was very well received; was extensively used; and produced feelings of acceptance, motivation, understanding, and relief.
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