TINA in Spanish: Talk about Infections and Neutrocytopenia is an application to educate patients and health professionals about the prevention of infections during chemotherapy.
For cancer patients: participate in an interactive learning experience that prepares you and your caregivers to reduce the risk of infections during chemotherapy and learn what you should do if you notice signs of infection. Play the role of a virtual patient and meet Tina, a virtual oncologist who answers your questions about neutrocytopenia and how to prevent infections.
Features:
- Hold a conversation with a virtual human about neutrocytopenia
- Know neutrocytopenia and how to reduce the risk of infection during treatment
- Access a useful list of resources to stay safe during treatment
Acknowledgments:
The prevention program for infections in cancer patients (PICP) developed this program and its content. The PICP is a comprehensive initiative led by CDC and the CDC Foundation to reduce infections in cancer patients.
The simulation has been developed by Kognito in collaboration with the CDC Foundation. The simulation uses the technology of the simulation platform and Kognito's own methodology (“Kognito IP”). All rights to Kognito IP are reserved. © 2019 Kognito Solutions, LLC.
This simulation has been possible thanks to the collaboration between the CDC Foundation and Amgen with funding from Amgen. As part of the collaboration, the CDC Foundation has taken into account the knowledge about oncology provided by Amgen. You can get more information about the program at www.cdcfoundation.org/preventcancerinfections. You can find more information about CDC's work to prevent infections in cancer patients at www.cdc.gov/cancer/preventinfections.