Breast cancer Internet information and support (BCIIS): How are older persons different?

AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2007 Oct 11:1019.

Abstract

The Breast Cancer Internet Information and Support study (BCIIS) is an online needs assessment that asks persons with breast cancer what types of informational and support features they would most prefer in Internet-based programming related to breast cancer. Preliminary analyses indicate significant differences in characteristics of older respondents related to physical and mental health as well as online support needs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Breast Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Consumer Health Information
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Internet*
  • Needs Assessment