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Creating a Web site for on-line social support Melanocyte
J Bliss1, C Allibone, B Bontempo
1William Paterson University, Department of Nursing, Wayne, NJ 07470, USA. jbliss@frontier.wilpaterson.edu
Computers in Nursing
|July 24, 1998
Summary
This study details the creation of Melanocyte, an online support website for malignant melanoma patients. Undergraduate nursing students developed this resource, highlighting the internet
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Online Health Support Systems
Background:
- Malignant melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer requiring robust patient support.
- Online platforms offer accessible avenues for social support and health information dissemination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of an online social support website, Melanocyte, for individuals diagnosed with malignant melanoma.
- To explore the rationale behind creating a dedicated melanoma support website and the efficacy of online support groups.
Main Methods:
- Website creation, design, and programming were undertaken by undergraduate baccalaureate nursing students.
- The project integrated principles of nursing informatics and research methodologies.
Main Results:
- A functional online social support website, Melanocyte, was successfully created for melanoma patients.
- The development process provided practical experience in nursing informatics and web development for students.
Conclusions:
- Online platforms can effectively serve as valuable tools for patient support in oncology.
- Integrating nursing informatics and internet-based research prepares future nurses for evolving healthcare landscapes.