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Application of a novel transdisciplinary communication technique to develop an Internet-based psychoeducational program: CaringGuidanceâ„¢ After Breast Cancer Diagnosis.
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Applied nursing research : ANR [Appl Nurs Res] 2015 Feb; Vol. 28 (1), pp. e7-11. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Oct 31. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Aim: The aim of this work was is to create CaringGuidanceâ„¢ After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, an Internet-based, self-guided psychoeducational program to facilitate adjustment among women in the first months after breast cancer diagnosis.<br />Background: Use of Internet technology addresses a gap in the delivery of psychoeducational clinical interventions immediately after breast cancer diagnosis; providing rapid access to information and guidance during a highly distressing and vital period of adjustment.<br />Methods: A multi-step transdisciplinary communication process of Personae Creation, Layered Project Mapping©, and Rapid Iterative Prototyping (RIP) was applied to facilitate communication between researcher, technology team and content reviewers during clinical program development.<br />Results: Through three rounds of content review and two focus groups guided by this process, the reviewers, researcher and technology team communicated effectively; completing the project on-time and within budget.<br />Conclusions: Application of a multi-step transdisciplinary communication process is feasible and essential to development of an Internet-based psychoeducational program.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-8201
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Applied nursing research : ANR
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25467063
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2014.10.006