Evelyn C Y Chan
Biographic Data
| ID | 5547394 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Evelyn C Y Chan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Evelyn C Y |
| FAMILY NAME | Chan |
| SIGNATURE | CHAN E C Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | Evelyn C. Y. Chan, Frederick T. O’Donnell, and Chul Ahn are with the Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Texas–Houston Medical School. Sally W. Vernon is with the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, University of Texas–Houston School of Public Health. Anthony Greisinger is with the Kelsey Research Foundation, Houston. Donnie W. Aga is with the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Houston. |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Implementing an Intervention to Promote Colon Cancer Screening Through E-mail Over the Internet: Lessons Learned From a Pilot Study
BACKGROUND: Colon cancer screening (CRCS) tests are underused. Multiple CRCS options may confuse patients and lead to inaction. E-mail between patients and physicians may raise awareness about CRCS and allow physicians to answer questions about test options. OBJECTIVES: To develop and implement an electronic intervention, the InterNet LETter (NetLET), to increase interest in and use of CRCS among patients with and without e-mail access at home or…
Do Men Know That They Have Had a Prostate-Specific Antigen Test? Accuracy of Self-Reports of Testing at 2 Sites
This study determined the accuracy of self-reports of prostatespecific antigen (PSA) testing. Men (N = 402) attending 2 outpatient clinics were asked: “Did you have a PSA test today?” and their medical records were checked. Concordance, sensitivity, and false-negative values were 65%, 67%, and 33%, respectively, at 1 clinic site and 88%, 64%, and 36% at the other. The accuracy of self-reports of PSA testing should be interpreted with caution
Informed Consent for Cancer Screening With Prostate-Specific Antigen: How Well Are Men Getting the Message
Objectives. This study examined knowledge about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening among African Americans and Whites. Because PSA screening for prostate cancer is controversial, professional organizations recommend informed consent for screening. Methods. Men (n = 304) attending outpatient clinics were surveyed for their knowledge about and experience with screening. Results. Most men did not know the key facts about screening with PSA. A…
Do Men Know That They Have Had a Prostate-Specific Antigen Test? Accuracy of Self-Reports of Testing at 2 Sites
This study determined the accuracy of self-reports of prostatespecific antigen (PSA) testing. Men (N = 402) attending 2 outpatient clinics were asked: “Did you have a PSA test today?” and their medical records were checked. Concordance, sensitivity, and false-negative values were 65%, 67%, and 33%, respectively, at 1 clinic site and 88%, 64%, and 36% at the other. The accuracy of self-reports of PSA testing should be interpreted with caution
Informed Consent for Cancer Screening With Prostate-Specific Antigen: How Well Are Men Getting the Message
Objectives. This study examined knowledge about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening among African Americans and Whites. Because PSA screening for prostate cancer is controversial, professional organizations recommend informed consent for screening. Methods. Men (n = 304) attending outpatient clinics were surveyed for their knowledge about and experience with screening. Results. Most men did not know the key facts about screening with PSA. A…
Informed Consent for Cancer Screening With Prostate-Specific Antigen: How Well Are Men Getting the Message
Objectives. This study examined knowledge about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening among African Americans and Whites. Because PSA screening for prostate cancer is controversial, professional organizations recommend informed consent for screening. Methods. Men (n = 304) attending outpatient clinics were surveyed for their knowledge about and experience with screening. Results. Most men did not know the key facts about screening with PSA. A…
Do Men Know That They Have Had a Prostate-Specific Antigen Test? Accuracy of Self-Reports of Testing at 2 Sites
This study determined the accuracy of self-reports of prostatespecific antigen (PSA) testing. Men (N = 402) attending 2 outpatient clinics were asked: “Did you have a PSA test today?” and their medical records were checked. Concordance, sensitivity, and false-negative values were 65%, 67%, and 33%, respectively, at 1 clinic site and 88%, 64%, and 36% at the other. The accuracy of self-reports of PSA testing should be interpreted with caution
Implementing an Intervention to Promote Colon Cancer Screening Through E-mail Over the Internet: Lessons Learned From a Pilot Study
BACKGROUND: Colon cancer screening (CRCS) tests are underused. Multiple CRCS options may confuse patients and lead to inaction. E-mail between patients and physicians may raise awareness about CRCS and allow physicians to answer questions about test options. OBJECTIVES: To develop and implement an electronic intervention, the InterNet LETter (NetLET), to increase interest in and use of CRCS among patients with and without e-mail access at home or…
Cancer (3 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Ethics in Clinical Research (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment (2 works) · Prostate-specific antigen (2 works) · Alternative medicine (1 works)