Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Conditions
Brief summary
In this study, the researchers will utilize information gained from patient interviews about their knowledge of the cervical cancer screening and treatment process, and perceived barriers surrounding appropriate follow up, to create content for the intervention.
Detailed description
The overall goal of this research is to develop and test an intervention designed to improve knowledge and follow up among underserved women with abnormal pap smears. The researchers will use a unique web-based platform, the Patient Activated Learning System (PALS), which provides engaging and informative video and text designed to improve patient knowledge specifically among underserved populations. Twenty diverse patients with abnormal pap smears will be recruited from the Women's Health colposcopy clinic for initial qualitative interviews. Forty patients from the same population will then be engaged in a pre-post pilot to examine feasibility, acceptability, and impact of modules on improving knowledge.
Interventions
OTHERPALS
patient activated learning system
Sponsors
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
21 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* All Women 21-65 years with diagnosis of abnormal pap smear presenting to Women's Health Colposcopy Clinic at WCMC * Access to a smartphone * English or Spanish Speaking
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant women * Non-English or Spanish speakers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reusable knowledge objects (RKOs) | Month 1-2 | Knowledge of cervical cancer screening and treatment, and perceived barriers, as measured in qualitative interviews |
| Knowledge change | Month 3-4 | Quantitative change in knowledge post-intervention, as measured by attendance rates at follow-up visits |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOREloise Chapman-Davis, MD
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Outcome results
None listed