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. 2002 May;47(1):57-62.
doi: 10.1016/s0738-3991(01)00175-6.

Formative evaluation of a multimedia program for patients about the side effects of cancer treatment

C T Furstenberg  1 , J A Carter, J V Henderson, T A Ahles
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Formative evaluation of a multimedia program for patients about the side effects of cancer treatment

C T Furstenberg et al. Patient Educ Couns. 2002 May.

Abstract

Formative evaluation of multimedia programs can prevent costly and time-consuming revisions and result in more effective programs. Yet systematic formative evaluation is seldom conducted. This paper reviews the basic principles of formative evaluation and describes how we applied those principles to the formative evaluation of a multimedia program for patients about the side effects of cancer treatment. It discusses the challenges of developing multimedia programs for patients and provides guidance to other health professionals interested in developing programs on other topics.

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