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- Title
Theory-Based Evaluation of an Online Cancer Fatigue Class.
- Authors
Smith, Tenbroeck; Richardson, Kristi; Crammer, Corinne; Greer, Greta; Stein, Kevin; Mehta, C.; Kepner, James
- Abstract
Fatigue is a common problem faced by cancer patients and survivors, yet is often overlooked. An online fatigue class is evaluated using measures based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). A sample of 26 survivors and seven caregivers completed pre-class and post-class surveys and a facilitated discussion. Statistically significant improvements were detected in both the fatigue knowledge ( p < 0.001) and belief ( p < 0.001) scores. Participants reported that the content was accessible and useful. The class had a positive impact on their knowledge and beliefs about cancer fatigue. This suggests that HBM may be an appropriate framework for the evaluation of Internet-based educational interventions.
- Publication
Journal of Cancer Education, 2010, Vol 25, Issue 3, p422
- ISSN
0885-8195
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s13187-010-0067-0