A Model to Measure the Success of a Computer-Aided Information System for Prevention of Breast Cancer

The purpose of this study is intended to propose a model to measure the success of a computer-aided information system for prevention of breast cancer. The subjects of this study were 291 patients who had been visited a general hospital which located in the area of metropolitan. The present research showed that practice rate for breast cancer prevention can be increased to 57.4-82.6 % by education of a computer-aided information system. In order to maintain the education effect well, it is very important to determine adequate education period and perform various programs in consideration of their circumstances. This study can be used to develop health promotion programs that enhance the health behavior for breast cancer prevention