Breast Cancer Gene Education - Computer vs Practitioner

Green, Michael J.

Abstract

Funding Agency

• Agency: National Institute of Health (NIH)
• Institute: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
• Type: Small Research Grants (R03)
• Project #: 7R03CA070638-02
• Application #: 2114480
• Study Section: Special Emphasis Panel (SRC (23))
• Project Start: 1995-09-30
• Project End: 1997-09-29
• Budget Start: 1996-08-20
• Budget End: 1996-09-29
• Support Year: 2
• Fiscal Year: 1995

Institution

• Name: Pennsylvania State University
• Department: Internal Medicine/Medicine
• Type: Schools of Medicine
• DUNS #: 129348186
• City: Hershey
• State: PA
• Country: United States
• Zip Code: 17033

Publications

Green, Michael J; Peterson, Susan K; Baker, Maria Wagner et al. (2005) Use of an educational computer program before genetic counseling for breast cancer susceptibility: effects on duration and content of counseling sessions. Genet Med 7:221-9

Green, Michael J; Peterson, Susan K; Baker, Maria Wagner et al. (2004) Effect of a computer-based decision aid on knowledge, perceptions, and intentions about genetic testing for breast cancer susceptibility: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 292:442-52

Green, M J; Biesecker, B B; McInerney, A M et al. (2001) An interactive computer program can effectively educate patients about genetic testing for breast cancer susceptibility. Am J Med Genet 103:16-23

Green, M J; McInerney, A M; Biesecker, B B et al. (2001) Education about genetic testing for breast cancer susceptibility: patient preferences for a computer program or genetic counselor. Am J Med Genet 103:24-31

Green, M J; Fost, N (1997) An interactive computer program for educating and counseling patients about genetic susceptibility to breast cancer. J Cancer Educ 12:204-8

Green, M J; Fost, N (1997) Who should provide genetic education prior to gene testing? Computers and other methods for improving patient understanding. Genet Test 1:131-6