Mobile Seamless Learning Tool for Cancer Education

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2018

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Nuno Ribeiro (Author) FCUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: CITIZEN, TERRITORY AND TECHNOLOGIES: SMART LEARNING CONTEXTS AND PRACTICES

Pages: 3-10

2nd International Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Developments (SLERD)

Univ Aveiro, CIC Digital DigiMedia Res Grp, Aveiro, PORTUGAL, JUN 22-23, 2017

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Authenticus ID: P-00N-F11

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-61322-2_1

Abstract (EN): Mobile seamless learning provides the foundation for new digital solutions capable of adapting the contents to the learner needs and contexts. Studies have shown that cancer prevention knowledge remains reduced in modern societies. Given the worldwide burden of cancer, there is a need to increase cancer literacy in the populations, namely through the development of innovative strategies. This paper describes a 3 months two-arm quasi-experimental effectiveness study of a new mobile seamless learning tool for cancer education. Results showed that this application significantly increased cancer prevention knowledge of the users when compared to a control population (p < 0.001). This study provides evidence that a mobile seamless education tool can merge into the users' daily routine increasing users' knowledge by providing relevant cancer prevention information through messages delivered over an extended period of time. These innovative health education solutions will further expand the context of a smart learning ecosystem.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8