PALS for Pap Smear Follow up
PALS for Pap Smear Follow up
In this study, the researchers will utilize information gained from patient interviews about
 their knowledge of the cervical cancer screening and treatment process, and perceived
 barriers surrounding appropriate follow up, to create content for the intervention.
The overall goal of this research is to develop and test an intervention designed to improve
 knowledge and follow up among underserved women with abnormal pap smears. The researchers
 will use a unique web-based platform, the Patient Activated Learning System (PALS), which
 provides engaging and informative video and text designed to improve patient knowledge
 specifically among underserved populations. Twenty diverse patients with abnormal pap smears
 will be recruited from the Women's Health colposcopy clinic for initial qualitative
 interviews. Forty patients from the same population will then be engaged in a pre-post pilot
 to examine feasibility, acceptability, and impact of modules on improving knowledge.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  All Women 21-65 years with diagnosis of abnormal pap smear presenting to Women's
 Health Colposcopy Clinic at WCMC

 -  Access to a smartphone

 -  English or Spanish Speaking

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Pregnant women

 -  Non-English or Spanish speakers