Christine Gunn1, Ariel Maschke2, Timothy Bickmore3, Mark Kennedy4, Margaret F Hopkins5, Michael D C Fishman6, Michael K Paasche-Orlow7, Erica T Warner5. 1. Department of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine, Women's Health Unit, Boston University School of Medicine, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, First Floor, Boston, MA, 02118, USA. Christine.Gunn@bmc.org. 2. Department of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine, Women's Health Unit, Boston University School of Medicine, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, First Floor, Boston, MA, 02118, USA. 3. Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, USA. 4. Boston Public Health Commission, Boston, USA. 5. Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA. 6. Department of Radiology, Boston Medical Center, Section of Breast Imaging, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, USA. 7. Department of Medicine, Section of General Internal Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Half of women undergoing mammography have dense breasts. Mandatory dense breast notification and educational materials have been shown to confuse women, rather than empower them. OBJECTIVE: This study used a mixed method, multi-stakeholder approach to assess acceptability of an interactive, computer-animated agent that provided breast density information to women and changes in knowledge, satisfaction, and informational needs. DESIGN: A pre-post survey and qualitative focus groups assessed the acceptability of the computer-animated agent among women. An anonymous, online survey measuring acceptability was delivered to a multi-stakeholder group. PARTICIPANTS: English-speaking, mammography-eligible women ages 40-74 were invited and 44 women participated in one of nine focus groups. In addition, 14 stakeholders representing primary care, radiology, patient advocates, public health practitioners, and researchers completed the online survey. INTERVENTIONS: A prototype of a computer-animated agent was delivered to women in a group setting; stakeholders viewed the prototype independently. MAIN MEASURES: Data collected included open-ended qualitative questions that guided discussion about the content and form of the computer-animated agent. Structured surveys included domains related to knowledge, acceptability, and satisfaction. Stakeholder acceptability was measured with a series of statements about aspects of the intervention and delivery approach and are reported as the proportion of respondents who endorsed each statement. KEY RESULTS: Six of 12 knowledge items demonstrated improvement post-intervention, satisfaction with the agent was high (81%), but the number of unanswered questions did not improve (67% vs. 54%, p = 0.37). Understanding of the distinction between connective and fatty tissue in the breast did not increase (30% vs. 26%, p = 0.48). Results of the multi-stakeholder survey suggest broad acceptability of the approach and agent. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight the benefits of a brief interactive educational exposure as well as misperceptions that persisted. Results demonstrate the need for an evidence-based, accessible intervention that is easy to understand for patients.
BACKGROUND: Half of women undergoing mammography have dense breasts. Mandatory dense breast notification and educational materials have been shown to confuse women, rather than empower them. OBJECTIVE: This study used a mixed method, multi-stakeholder approach to assess acceptability of an interactive, computer-animated agent that provided breast density information to women and changes in knowledge, satisfaction, and informational needs. DESIGN: A pre-post survey and qualitative focus groups assessed the acceptability of the computer-animated agent among women. An anonymous, online survey measuring acceptability was delivered to a multi-stakeholder group. PARTICIPANTS: English-speaking, mammography-eligible women ages 40-74 were invited and 44 women participated in one of nine focus groups. In addition, 14 stakeholders representing primary care, radiology, patient advocates, public health practitioners, and researchers completed the online survey. INTERVENTIONS: A prototype of a computer-animated agent was delivered to women in a group setting; stakeholders viewed the prototype independently. MAIN MEASURES: Data collected included open-ended qualitative questions that guided discussion about the content and form of the computer-animated agent. Structured surveys included domains related to knowledge, acceptability, and satisfaction. Stakeholder acceptability was measured with a series of statements about aspects of the intervention and delivery approach and are reported as the proportion of respondents who endorsed each statement. KEY RESULTS: Six of 12 knowledge items demonstrated improvement post-intervention, satisfaction with the agent was high (81%), but the number of unanswered questions did not improve (67% vs. 54%, p = 0.37). Understanding of the distinction between connective and fatty tissue in the breast did not increase (30% vs. 26%, p = 0.48). Results of the multi-stakeholder survey suggest broad acceptability of the approach and agent. CONCLUSIONS: Findings highlight the benefits of a brief interactive educational exposure as well as misperceptions that persisted. Results demonstrate the need for an evidence-based, accessible intervention that is easy to understand for patients.
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acceptability; breast density; health information technology; mammography; patient-provider communication
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