A. INFORMATION SERVICES |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
Short answers to hundreds of common lung cancer questions; e.g., “How does chemotherapy work?” or “How do I know if I have depression?” |
Instant Library |
Full-text articles on lung cancer from scientific journals and the popular press; e.g., “Do I Have to Die in Pain?” - PBS |
Resource Directory |
Descriptions of and contacts for lung cancer organizations |
Web Links |
Links to high-quality content in health- and non-health-related sites |
Cancer News |
Summaries of lung cancer news and research; e.g., “Erlotinib Improves Survival in Stage III NSCLC” – August 2009 |
Personal Stories |
Real-life text accounts of how patients and caregivers cope with cancer |
Caregiver Tips |
Brief suggestions on topics written by experts and other CHESS users |
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B. COMMUNICATION SERVICES |
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Discussion Groups |
Limited-access, facilitated online support groups for—separately—patients, caregivers, and bereaved caregivers |
Ask an Expert |
Confidential expert responses to patient and caregiver questions |
Personal Web Page |
Guidance for setting up a patient’s own bulletin board and interactive calendar with family and friends to share updates and request help |
Clinician Report |
Three types: On Demand gives a summary report on a patient to a clinician who logs into CHESS; Threshold Alert sends an email notice to the clinician when the patient exceeds a threshold on a symptom; Clinic Visit Report sends an e-mail notice to the clinician two days before a patient’s scheduled clinic visit, suggesting that the clinician look at the report |
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C. COACHING AND TRAINING SERVICES |
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Health Status |
Prompts users to enter data and provides graphs showing how patient health status is changing |
Decision Aids |
Helps patients and caregivers think through difficult decisions by learning about options, clarifying values, and understanding consequences, e.g., Treatment Decision Aid or Respite Decision Aid |
Easing Distress |
Uses principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy to help patients and caregivers identify emotional distress and cope with it |
Healthy Relating |
Teaches techniques to increase closeness and decrease conflict |
Action Plan |
Guides patients and caregivers in building a plan for change, including identifying and overcoming obstacles |