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NIH Sep 30, 1994 | R03
Breast Cancer Gene Education--Computer vs Practitioner
Institution: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
FOA Number: RFA-CA-95-016
Abstract
The objective of the proposed study is to determine whether computer-based education is as effective as practitioner-based education for increasing understanding of genetic testing for breast cancer. The primary study hypothesis is that comprehension scores on a test of immediate recall of information about genetic screening for breast cancer will be as high for patients informed by computer-based education as by practitioner-based education. The secondary hypotheses are that knowledge will affect intent to receive testing and that computer-based education is less costly than practitioner-based education. This study will test these hypotheses by a randomized controlled clinical trial using 150 women at high risk for familial breast cancer at two study sites. Consenting eligible subjects will be randomized to receive either education by computer or by genetic counselor. Immediately following the educational intervention, subjects will be given a multiple choice test of comprehension. Scores on this test will be measured, and group means will be compared. Intent to receive testing for the breast cancer susceptibility gene will be measured before and after the education intervention, and results will be compared to assess the effect of knowledge on intention to undergo genetic screening. Costs of computer- based education will be compared to practitioner-based education. (Member of CGSC. Funded by NCI)
FUNDING AGENCY:
Funder:
NIHInstitute:
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTEFunding Type:
R03Project Number:
R03CA070638Start Date:
Sep 30, 1994End Date:
Sep 29, 1996PROJECT TERMS:
breast neoplasms, cancer risk, Clinical Trials, computer assisted instruction, education evaluation /planning, Female, Genetic Counseling, genetic disorder diagnosis, health care personnel, human subject, mass screening, neoplasm /cancer education