Effectiveness of the CHESS eHealth Cancer Support Intervention in Population-based Care

Using Technology to Enhance Cancer Communication and Improve Clinical Outcome: Effectiveness of the CHESS Ehealth Cancer Support Intervention in Population-Based Care Study

The study's aim is to provide information about the clinical and business cases for comprehensive interactive cancer communication systems (ICCS) in the context of real world use for cancer care.

This study will be conducted within the Kaiser Permanente Northwest (KPNW) healthcare system. Outcomes for this study include amount of ICCS use and women's ratings of cancer information competence, perceived social support, and emotional well being. Secondary outcomes will include healthcare utilization, cost-effectiveness, and clinician ratings of healthcare visits.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All subjects must be within 2 months of their primary breast cancer diagnosis,
• All subjects must be at least 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Illiterate
• Homeless