WebEase: development of a Web-based epilepsy self-management intervention
2009

WebEase: A Web-Based Program for Managing Epilepsy

Sample size: 37 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): DiIorio Colleen, Escoffery Cam, Yeager Katherine A., Koganti Archana, Reisinger Elizabeth, McCarty Frances, Henry Thomas R., Robinson Elise, Kobau Rosemarie, Price Patricia

Primary Institution: Emory University

Hypothesis

Can a web-based self-management program improve the management of epilepsy?

Conclusion

The WebEase program was developed to provide accessible self-management strategies for people with epilepsy.

Supporting Evidence

  • More than 95% of online survey participants had access to computers and the Internet.
  • 73% of survey respondents expressed interest in using an Internet-based self-management program.
  • The program was developed based on established behavioral change theories.

Takeaway

WebEase is a website that helps people with epilepsy learn how to manage their condition better, like taking their medicine and handling stress.

Methodology

The program was developed through formative research, including literature reviews, surveys, focus groups, and iterative evaluations.

Potential Biases

Potential bias in participant selection and feedback from the focus group may not represent the broader population of people with epilepsy.

Limitations

The study faced challenges in communication between content developers and programmers, which may have affected the development timeline.

Participant Demographics

Participants were individuals with epilepsy recruited from epilepsy clinics.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/her/cyn012

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