Award-Winning Online Intervention for Pediatric Cancer Patients
@neWorld, an innovative and award-winning educational and social support intervention designed specifically for pediatric cancer patients. Leveraging the power of the internet, @neWorld serves as a community-building tool, providing educational continuity and support for children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment.
Innovative & Award-Winning Support Intervention
The platform features animated, interactive avatars that offer online assistance to patients, while a proprietary web-based "mood engine" tailors the site design based on the patient's health status and mood.
With interfaces for teachers and healthcare providers, @neWorld enables seamless interaction with patients, facilitating curriculum downloads and class content.
A clinical trial with pediatric cancer patients demonstrated the intervention's positive impact on school achievement, self-esteem, and behavior, underscoring its efficacy.
Funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) through grants R4CA86661B and R4CA86661A has supported the development of this remarkable platform.
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@neWorld offers a comprehensive educational and social support intervention for pediatric cancer patients.
By utilizing the internet as a community-building tool, it ensures educational continuity and provides a supportive environment for children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment.
Animated avatars and a mood engine personalize the online experience, catering to the patient's health status and mood.
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The platform facilitates seamless collaboration between healthcare providers and teachers.
With dedicated interfaces, they can interact with patients, access curriculum materials, and download class content, ensuring educational continuity and supporting the integration of treatment with school life.
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Clinical trials conducted with pediatric cancer patients demonstrated the positive effects of @neWorld.
The intervention showed significant improvements in school achievement, bolstered self-esteem, and reduced behavioral problems among the participants.
These outcomes highlight the platform's efficacy in promoting positive educational and psychosocial outcomes for pediatric cancer patients, fostering a supportive and empowering environment.