Increasing readiness to decide and strengthening behavioral intentions: evaluating the impact of a web-based patient decision aid for breast cancer treatment options (BresDex: www.bresdex.com).

Journal article

OBJECTIVES: To undertake a quantitative evaluation of a theory-based, interactive online decision aid (BresDex) to support women choosing surgery for early breast cancer (Stage I and II), based on observations of its use in practice. METHODS: Observational cohort study. Website log-files collected data on the use of BresDex. Online questionnaires assessed knowledge about breast cancer and treatment options, degree to which women were deliberating about their options, and surgery intentions, ...

Expand abstract

Authors: Sivell, S; Edwards, A; Manstead, A; Reed, M; Caldon, L

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Patient education and counseling
• Volume: 88
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 209-217
• Publication date: 2012-08-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2012.03.012
• EISSN: 1873-5134
• ISSN: 0738-3991
• Language: English
• Keywords: Cohort Studies; Adult; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Decision Support Techniques; Aged; Health Behavior; Aged, 80 and over; Decision Making; BresDex Group; Female; Middle Aged; Humans; Patient Participation; Questionnaires; Breast Neoplasms; Mastectomy; Patient Education as Topic; Patient Satisfaction; Intention; Choice Behavior; Internet