WebEase: development of a Web-based epilepsy self-management intervention.
People with epilepsy must adopt many self-management behaviors, especially regarding medication adherence, stress management, and sleep quality. In response to the need for theory-based self-management programs that people with epilepsy can easily access, the WebEase Web site was created and tested for feasibility, acceptability, and usability. This article discusses the theoretical background and developmental phases of WebEase and lessons learned throughout the development process. The WebEase research team developed content for the Web site on the basis of social cognitive theory, the transtheoretical model of behavior change, and motivational interviewing. Formative research and development of the WebEase program included a literature search, computer use survey, a focus group, and review by content experts and consumers. The program has 2 main components: 1) the modules, which provide a tailored opportunity for learning, reflection, and goal setting, and 2) MyLog, a place to enter daily information.
DiIorio
Colleen
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Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Rd, 5th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. cdiiori@sph.emory.edu
Escoffery
Cam
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Yeager
Katherine A
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McCarty
Frances
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Henry
Thomas R
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Koganti
Archana
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Reisinger
Elizabeth
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Robinson
Elise
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Kobau
Rosemarie
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Price
Patricia
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D004827:Epilepsy / Q000628:therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012648:Self Care