Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of the Informed Health Choices-Cancer programme: A pilot randomised trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More than one-third of cancer-related health information is unreliable or misleading. With increasing health information seeking, the risks of misinformation exposure are growing. Educational approaches that are delivered clearly and in accessible formats are a promising way to strengthen critical thinking and decision-making skills, thereby helping to reduce the exposure of those impacted by cancer to misleading cancer information.

Methods

This pilot randomised trial will assess the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a larger definitive trial evaluating the Informed Health Choices-Cancer (IHC-C) programme. The IHC-C is an online evidence-based education programme co-designed by stakeholders, including public and patient partners. It aims to equip people

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12510521 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature