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Personal stories within virtual environments: embodiments of a model for cancer patient information software
1Communication Technology Laboratory, School of Journalism, East Lansing 48824, USA. greened@pilot.msu.edu
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|December 8, 1997
Abstract:
Two new cancer patient information CD-ROMs extend the personal stories within virtual environments model of cancer patient information developed for Breast Cancer Lighthouse. Cancer Pain Retreat and Cancer Prevention Park: Games for Life are intended to inform and inspire users in an emotionally calming and intimately informative manner. The software offers users an experience--of visiting a virtual place and meeting and talking with patients and health care professionals.