Summer Clinical Oncology Research Experience (SCORE) Program: Engaging Undergraduates from Diverse Backgrounds in Cancer Research
We report demographics and career paths for 2010 –2019 SCORE students. Of 116 students, 112 (97%) attended public universities, and 75 (64%) were in their first 2 years of college. Race/ethnicity was Black/African American, 20 (17%); Hispanic/Latinx, 15 (13%); multiracial, five (4%); Asian, 40 (34%); White/Caucasian, 36 (31%). A total of 112 (9 7%) identified as female; 47 (41%) were first-generation college students, and 85 (73%) were from immigrant families. As of 2021, 114 (98%) persisted in paths toward STEMM careers: 44 (38%) medical school (MS) students, 14 (12%) residents, two (2%) practicing physicians, 12 (10%)...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 13, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Developing Culturally Tailored Mobile Web App Education to Promote Breast Cancer Screening: Knowledge, Barriers, and Needs Among American Indian Women
This study conducted qualitative research to assess perspectives of AI women towards breast cancer screening, knowledge, barriers, and needs about mobile web app –based education to promote breast cancer screening. This study, in collaboration with the Yankton Sioux Tribe (YST), followed a community-based participatory research approach and conducted two focus groups with a total of 22 YST women aged 40–70 years living on reservation in rural South Dako ta. Each group consisted of 11 local professionals working in healthcare and social services and community members. A grounded theory was used for the qualitative anal...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 11, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The Characteristics of Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors with Low Quality of Life: a Decision Tree Analysis
Abstract To provide appropriate and adequate information and support for Asian American breast cancer survivors, it would be essential to identify risk groups among them to target in future cancer education interventions. In this secondary analysis, the characteristics of risk groups within Asian American breast cancer survivors who had low quality of life were identified using a decision tree analysis. For this analysis, only the pre-test data of 185 women from a parent study were selected. Multiple instruments including the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Scale-Breast Cancer (FACT-B) were used in the parent stu...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 11, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Awareness of Cancer Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Barriers to Medical Help-Seeking Among Adolescent Omani Students: an Interventional Study
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a cancer education program among Omani adolescents. A total of 12 public schools were randomly selected from three governorates and assigned to either the intervention or control group. Students attending grades 10 and 11 at the selected schools were targeted. The Cancer Awareness Measure tool was used to evaluate knowledge of cancer risk factors and symptoms, perceived barriers to seeking medical help, and anticipated time to consult a doctor for cancer warning symptoms at baseline (T0) and after 4 weeks (T1). After T0, the intervention group participated in a 1-h cancer...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 7, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Thyroid Cancer Risk Communication in Patients with Thyroid Nodules
The objective of this study is to evaluate thyroid cancer risk clinician-patient communication among patients receiving usual counseling and counseling enhanced by a conversation aid. A secondary analysis of clinical visit recordings and post-visit surveys obtained during a trial assessing the impact of a conversation aid for patients with thyroid nodules was conducted. We assessed how thyroid cancer risk was communicated, different risk communication strategies between groups, and predictors of accurate cancer risk perception. Fifty-nine patients were analyzed. Most were women (90%) and middle-aged (median 57 years). A...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 5, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Seeking Racial Equity in Hematology and Oncology: a Fellow-Led Educational Series to Promote Reflection and Action
AbstractThe USA is experiencing a reckoning with racial injustice and graduate medical education programs are seeking ways to address this important topic in training. Fellows in hematology/oncology at the University of North Carolina recognized this important gap and adapted a curriculum for medical residents on racial equity to a subspecialty audience. Aims were (1) to improve knowledge and awareness about implicit bias and systemic racism and (2) introduce methods to address racial inequities. We used lived experiences and collated materials from scientific literature and lay media to illustrate key points. The course e...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 4, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Adapting a Research and Community Capacity-Building Program to Address Rural Cancer Burden and Facilitate Partnership Development Between Rural Community Stakeholders and an Urban Comprehensive Cancer Center
AbstractWhile rural –urban cancer disparities persist, the research building capacity between rural communities and high-quality cancer centers remains limited. Thus, we describe how a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center partnered with rural community stakeholders to adapt a cancer prevention-focused r esearch and community capacity-building workshop. The workshop’s goal was to strengthen community-academic partnerships and facilitate the development of sustainable well-resourced rural cancer-focused research. Researchers from the Siteman Cancer Center partnered with community leaders from rural counties...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 3, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Patient Understanding of Chemotherapy and Goals of Care as Provided by Different Care Team Members
Abstract
Chemotherapy can be challenging and overwhelming for patients, but when patients are knowledgeable about chemotherapy, their comfort level, overall satisfaction, and coping improve. It is currently unknown whether patients prefer information about chemotherapy to be provided by specific care team members and whether demographic characteristics affect learning preferences. We developed a 31-question questionnaire that asked patients when chemotherapy information was discussed and who they wanted that information to come from. The questionnaire was given to 50 patients who had completed 1 cycle of chemotherapy. P...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - January 3, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
One Website to Gather them All: Usability Testing of the New German SKin Cancer INFOrmation (SKINFO) Website —A Mixed-methods Approach
AbstractSkin cancer patients increasingly search the internet to acquire disease-related information. However, information on the internet may be misleading. Recently, SKINFO has been launched, a website exclusively created for German-speaking skin cancer patients providing information as well as additional resources of verified quality. Here, we describe the results of the first usability test of SKINFO using a mixed-methods approach. Ten adult patients with skin cancer were recruited for usability testing in the skin cancer units of the University Hospitals of Erlangen and Dresden, Germany. Testing consisted of three dif...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - December 30, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Survey of Clinical Providers and Allied Health Staff at a National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center: Cultural Awareness in the Care of LGBTQ2S + Patients with Cancer
AbstractTo identify potential gaps in attitudes, knowledge, and practices towards LGBTQ2S + patients with a cancer diagnosis, a survey of clinical providers (CP) and allied health staff (AHS) was conducted to identify areas of improvement and guide development for future education and training. A previously published, validated survey was adapted at the direction of a LGBTQ2S + Patient and Family Advisory Council, and modified to include AHS. The survey was disseminated to all faculty and staff, and was adapted to the participants’ self-identified level of patient interaction/care responsibilities. Subsections ...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - December 29, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Cancer Education in a Changed World
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Source: Journal of Cancer Education - December 23, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Factors Associated with Awareness and Knowledge of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, a Liver Cancer Etiological Factor, Among Chinese Young Adults
This study aimed to assess awareness and knowledge of NAFLD, and identify the factors associated with awareness and knowledge of NAFLD among CYA. We conducted a survey to assess awareness and knowledge of NAFLD among students who enrolled in one university undergraduate program in 2018, 2019, and 2020 through a newly developed web-based, self-administered questionnaire. The outcomes included awareness of NAFLD and knowledge score of NAFLD. We conducted unadjusted and adjusted analyses of associated factors with these outcomes. A total of 1373 students participated in the survey. Of all participants, 26.2% reported that the...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - December 17, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The Evaluation of a Digital Health Intervention to Improve Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Recommendation Practices of Medical Students
AbstractWe investigated what is being taught about HPV in US medical schools and evaluated a digital health intervention for medical students to increase their intention to provide a high-quality HPV vaccine recommendation. An online survey was emailed to Academic Deans at the 124 accredited US Schools of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine between February and April 2018. A digital educational module was emailed to medical students in June 2020. A single-subject longitudinal study design was employed. Pre- post-survey administration measured change in knowledge, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - December 17, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A Basic Survey on the Learning Needs of Nurses Caring for Patients with Intractable Cancer in Japan Based on Conceptual Education Integrating Oncology and Palliative Care
AbstractThis small-sample pilot study sought to uncover the role of palliative care education for general nurses providing care to patients with intractable cancer. While nurses serve as total care coordinators in patient recuperation, most general nurses in Japan dealing with such patients must independently update their knowledge. A questionnaire was developed comprising 28 items from the five supportive care need categories according to the Integrating Oncology and Palliative Care (IOP) model and 22 items from the Nurses ’ Difficulties in Cancer Care (NDCC) scale. General nurses who had worked in cancer care for over ...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - December 17, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Exploring Brachytherapy Discharge Educational Needs of Gynecological Cancer Patients
AbstractBrachytherapy (BT) plays a fundamental role in the treatment of gynecological cancers. Patient education for vaginal self-management and dilator use post-BT involves an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and there is a paucity of post-BT education guidelines. Our objective was to determine the educational needs of gynecological cancer patients surrounding vaginal self-management post-BT and to determine enablers and barriers to the provision of education by HCPs. This cross-sectional study recruited gynecological oncology patients receiving external beam radiotherapy and BT for curative inten...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - December 13, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
