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Papers/Notes: Social Support for Cancer Patients

Monday, April 12
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Catalyzing Social Support for Breast Cancer Patients
Meredith M. Skeels, University of Washington, USA
Kenton T. Unruh, University of Washington, USA
Christopher Powell, University of Washington, USA
Wanda Pratt, University of Washington, USA

Social support is a critical yet underutilized resource for cancer patients. We collaborated with breast cancer patients on the design of social networking software to catalyze and support helping activities.

Transforming Clinic Environments into Information Workspaces for Patients
Kenton T. Unruh, University of Washington, USA
Meredith M. Skeels, University of Washington, USA
Andrea Civan-Hartzler, University of Washington, USA
Wanda Pratt, University of Washington, USA

This paper describes how breast cancer patients try to manage information in clinical settings constrained by lack of advance information, awkward physical positions, fragmented attention, and heightened stress.

Blowing in the Wind: Unanchored Patient Information Work during Cancer Care
Predrag Klasnja, University of Washington Intel, USA
Andrea Civan Hartzler, University of Washington, USA
Kent T. Unruh, University of Washington, USA
Wanda Pratt, University of Washington, USA

We report on information management activities of breast cancer patients done without adequate resources?e.g., while mobile or experiencing side-effects. We suggest ways to support these activities with mobile technology.