OVARIAN CANCER APP PROJECT
Ovarian cancer represents one of the most common hereditary malignancies. Genes responsible for the development of ovarian cancer have been identified and genetic testing is commercially available. Current guidelines published by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology recommend that all women with invasive ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancers receive further genetic risk evaluation by a genetic counselor.
While hereditary risk assessment and genetic testing may have complex medical and psychological implications for patients, risk identification enables physicians to provide cost-effective tailored screening and prevention options. However, physicians continue to under-refer and women under-use genetic services.
This innovative project seeks to harness mobile phone technology as a means to take preventive health care to a new level among ovarian cancer survivors. Using the Fogg Behavioral Model, developed from the concept of persuasive technology, this study proposes to develop the Mobile Application for Genetic Information on Cancer (mAGIC) intervention to motivate ovarian cancer survivors to undergo genetic counseling. The overall objective is to develop and assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a theory-based intervention aimed to encourage ovarian cancer survivors to receive genetic counseling.
Our collective goal was to create a user-friendly, tailored, and interactive experience for the patients. The mAGIC smartphone application will potentially increase the uptake of genetic counseling and the identification of women with ovarian cancer who have a hereditary syndrome. Genetic counseling and testing would allow women with epithelial ovarian cancer and their families to receive information about prophylactic surgeries and screening which could reduce the risk of dying from a subsequent breast cancer by 90% and family members dying from ovarian cancer by 95%.
While hereditary risk assessment and genetic testing may have complex medical and psychological implications for patients, risk identification enables physicians to provide cost-effective tailored screening and prevention options. However, physicians continue to under-refer and women under-use genetic services.
This innovative project seeks to harness mobile phone technology as a means to take preventive health care to a new level among ovarian cancer survivors. Using the Fogg Behavioral Model, developed from the concept of persuasive technology, this study proposes to develop the Mobile Application for Genetic Information on Cancer (mAGIC) intervention to motivate ovarian cancer survivors to undergo genetic counseling. The overall objective is to develop and assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a theory-based intervention aimed to encourage ovarian cancer survivors to receive genetic counseling.
Our collective goal was to create a user-friendly, tailored, and interactive experience for the patients. The mAGIC smartphone application will potentially increase the uptake of genetic counseling and the identification of women with ovarian cancer who have a hereditary syndrome. Genetic counseling and testing would allow women with epithelial ovarian cancer and their families to receive information about prophylactic surgeries and screening which could reduce the risk of dying from a subsequent breast cancer by 90% and family members dying from ovarian cancer by 95%.
Videos
Overian Cancer Awareness Video - Dr. GellerProducers: University of MN, The DIAL Group
This innovative project seeks to harness mobile phone technology as a means to take preventive health care to a new level among ovarian cancer survivors. Using the Fogg Behavioral Model, developed from the concept of persuasive technology, this project proposes to develop the Mobile Application for Genetic Information on Cancer (mAGIC) intervention to motivate ovarian cancer survivors to undergo genetic counseling. The overall objective is to develop and assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a theory-based intervention aimed to encourage ovarian cancer survivors to receive genetic counseling. |
Ovarian Cancer Survivor Testimonial - MollyProducers: University of MN & The DIAL Group
This innovative project seeks to harness mobile phone technology as a means to take preventive health care to a new level among ovarian cancer survivors. Using the Fogg Behavioral Model, developed from the concept of persuasive technology, we developed the Mobile Application for Genetic Information on Cancer (mAGIC) intervention to motivate ovarian cancer survivors to undergo genetic counseling. The overall objective is to develop, implement and assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a theory-based intervention aimed to encourage ovarian cancer survivors to receive genetic counseling.Description |