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Clinical Trial
. 2002 Apr;46(4):297-307.
doi: 10.1016/s0738-3991(01)00166-5.

Development and evaluation of an interactive CD-ROM for children with leukemia and their families

Mary Alice Dragone  1 , Patricia J Bush, Judith K Jones, David J Bearison, Sharmila Kamani
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Clinical Trial

Development and evaluation of an interactive CD-ROM for children with leukemia and their families

Mary Alice Dragone et al. Patient Educ Couns. 2002 Apr.

Abstract

To meet the need for an interactive software product to educate children with leukemia, ages 4-11 years, and their families about the disease and its treatment, we developed and evaluated an interactive, comprehensive, multimedia CD-ROM product, Kidz with Leukemia: A Space Adventure. The prototype was tested using a randomized controlled experimental design. Children with leukemia and their parents were randomized to receive either the newly developed CD-ROM or the book You and Leukemia by Lynn Baker. Health care providers (HCPs) and other content/technical experts evaluated only the CD-ROM. Data were collected on children's health locus of control, their understanding of leukemia, and the satisfaction of participants with their assigned intervention. Children in the CD-ROM group, compared with those in the book group, showed increased feelings of control over their health. Although there was a high level of satisfaction with the CD-ROM among all users, younger children and their parents were most satisfied. In conclusion, the CD-ROM, Kidz with Leukemia: A Space Adventure, was found to be a useful, engaging, and empowering tool for children with leukemia and can serve as a model for developing future health-related educational materials.

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Sample screens from Kidz with Leukemia: A Space Adventure. (a) Key facts about leukemia (b) main screen of accessible areas of the program (c) child receiving an abdominal CT scan (d) subscreen for "The Get Better Place" [or treatment area]
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