The Development and Evaluation of Web-based Flash Content for Fighting Spirit Promotion in Patients with Cancer.
- Author:
Pok Ja OH
1
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Sahmyook University, Korea. ohpj@syu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cancer;
Fighting spirit;
Flash content development
- MeSH:
Humans;
Korea;
Phenothiazines;
Social Planning;
Survival Rate;
Surveys and Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2008;20(3):395-405
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop a Web-based flash content for fighting spirit promotion and to test its effect on cancer patients' fighting spirit. METHODS: The 15-minute long Web-based flash content was developed using the following 5 process: analysis, planning, development, program operation and evaluation stages and utilized the multiple edition and revision processes from December 2005 to August 2006. The evaluation was done by one group pretest-posttest design. Study subjects were 17 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The group were received a 2-week intervention, a day weekly, and measured the variables at baseline, 4 weeks later. The study was performed from August 2006 to February 2007 at a cancer center in Korea. Fighting spirit was measured by Mini-MAC(Mental Adjustment to Cancer). Data was analysed by descriptive statistics and paired t-test using SAS 9.13 program. RESULTS: On the Web-based flash content, there are 4 menu bars that consisted of cancer diagnosis, symptom management, stress management, and cancer survivorship. The study group revealed significantly more fighting spirit than pre-test(t=-3.04, p=.008). CONCLUSION: This Web-based flash content can be utilized in psychosocial interventions for promoting fighting spirit in patients with cancer.
