Theory-based evaluation of an online cancer fatigue class.
Fatigue is a common problem faced by cancer patients and survivors, yet is often overlooked. An online fatigue class is evaluated using measures based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). A sample of 26 survivors and seven caregivers completed pre-class and post-class surveys and a facilitated discussion. Statistically significant improvements were detected in both the fatigue knowledge (p < 0.001) and belief (p < 0.001) scores. Participants reported that the content was accessible and useful. The class had a positive impact on their knowledge and beliefs about cancer fatigue. This suggests that HBM may be an appropriate framework for the evaluation of Internet-based educational interventions.
Smith
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Behavioral Research Center, American Cancer Society, 250 Williams Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. tenbroeck.smith@cancer.org
Richardson
Kristi
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Crammer
Corinne
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Greer
Greta
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Stein
Kevin D
KD
Mehta
C Christina
CC
Kepner
James L
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003469:Culture; D005221:Fatigue / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*
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