Project connect online: randomized trial of an internet-based program to chronicle the cancer experience and facilitate communication.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Evidence suggests that expressing emotions related to cancer and receiving interpersonal support can promote psychological and physical health in women diagnosed with breast cancer. However, adaptive expression of feelings and communication with one's social network can pose challenges for patients with cancer. We report on a randomized controlled trial of an intervention, Project Connect Online, for patients with breast cancer to create personal Web sites to chronicle their experience and communicate with their social network.

Patients and methods

Women (N = 88) diagnosed with breast cancer (any stage, any interval since diagnosis) were randomly assigned to participate in a 3-hour workshop for hands-on creation of personal Web sites with a follow-up call to facilita

SUBMITTER: Stanton AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3770867 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature