Adapting Community Educational Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Comparing the Feasibility and Efficacy of a Lung Cancer Screening Educational Intervention by Mode of Delivery
In this study we examined intervention feasibility and efficacy overall and by mode of delivery (in-person group vs. one-on-one phone) to understand the impact of adapting community outreach and engagement strategies. Feasibility was examined through participant demographics. Efficacy was measured through pre/post knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about lung cancer screening, and intention to complete screening. We reachedN = 292 participants. Forty percent had a household income below $35,000, 58% had a high school degree or less, 40% were Hispanic, 57% were Black, and 84% reported current or past smoking. One-on-one ...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - July 15, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Impact of 10-Day Fulbright Specialist Program and Project Pink Blue Education Sessions on Medical Oncology Knowledge Among Physicians Who Treat Cancer in Nigeria
AbstractDespite an estimated population of over 201 million and over 115,950 yearly diagnosed new cases of cancer, Nigeria does not have dedicated medical oncologists. Most oncology care is delivered through surgical and clinical oncologists, who are trained in both radiation and medical oncology and they number fewer than 50 in the country. With a limited number of oncology professionals, cancer patients in Nigeria experience poor health outcomes, with an estimated cancer mortality rate of 75,000 deaths per year. Participants from 15 Nigerian states were selected to attend the medical oncology training. Through the suppor...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - July 15, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Sensitivity and Specificity for Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Primary Care Providers: a Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis of Educational Interventions and Diagnostic Algorithms
Conclusions and RelevanceOverall, this systematic review and meta-analysis showed that dermoscopy training in PCPs was generally associated with gains in skin cancer sensitivity without loss of specificity. Clinically, this correlates with fewer skin cancers overlooked by PCPs and fewer excisions of benign lesions. (Source: Journal of Cancer Education)
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - July 14, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Correction to: Factors Related to Delayed Diagnosis of Cutaneous Melanoma in the Brazilian Public Health System
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Source: Journal of Cancer Education - July 14, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Identifying the Needs of Primary Care Providers Caring for Breast and Colon Cancer Survivors in the Safety-Net: a Qualitative Study
AbstractAs the number of cancer survivors continues to increase and given the shortage of oncology clinicians in safety net health care settings, primary care providers (PCPs) in these settings will increasingly provide cancer survivorship care. In order to ensure equitable care for low-income and underserved breast and colon cancer survivors, it is essential to understand the safety-net PCPs ’ perspective. We conducted semi-structured, in-depth qualitative interviews with 11 PCPs working in a safety-net health care system to identify their needs in caring for cancer survivors. Interviews were audio-recorded and professi...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - July 13, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
User Engagement on a Novel Educational Health Intervention Aimed at Increasing HPV Vaccine Uptake in Hong Kong: a Qualitative Study
AbstractHPV vaccine uptake rates are suboptimal in Hong Kong. A multi-disciplinary school-based HPV health-promotion programme (MDL-SHPVP) aimed at raising HPV knowledge levels and increasing vaccine uptake has therefore been developed to address vaccine hesitancy. This qualitative study was conducted to collect user feedback and identify the strengths and limitations of the educational resources developed for the programme among key vaccination stakeholders including adolescent girls and their mothers. Twenty-six participants including eight mother-daughter dyads, four teachers, three social workers, two school principals...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - July 6, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an e-Learning in Integrative Oncology for Physicians and Students Involving Experts and Learners: Experiences and Recommendations
AbstractIn this project, an e-Learning program for complementary and integrative medicine in oncology was systematically developed, implemented, and evaluated in a stepwise procedure. Learning objectives and content were defined within the KOKON project network, considering the educational competencies for integrative oncology. To design a valuable e-Learning, experts were involved in all relevant steps of the process, as well as stakeholders from various target groups (undergraduates: medicine students, postgraduates: oncology physicians). We used mixed methods including quantitative surveys, progress tests, and qualitati...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - July 1, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Evolution and Evaluation of a Structured Applied Physics Course for Radiation Oncology and Radiation Physics Trainees
AbstractWe sought to supplement medical physics textbook knowledge and clinical learning with case-based discussions. To our knowledge, this is the first report on a structured combined applied physics curriculum for radiation oncology (RO) and medical physics (MP) trainees. We reviewed our yearly applied physics course given from the years 2016 –2021 inclusive. The number of applied physics trainees ranged from 7 to 14 per year (2–9 RO and 3–6 MP residents per year). Each session was taught by a pair of (RO and MP) faculty members. Twenty-nine case-based sessions were given yearly (2016 to 2019). Because of the COVI...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 28, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A Cancer Education Framework for Australian Medical Schools: an Announcement of a New Educational Program
AbstractThis framework draws upon national and international cancer curricula to identify the essential cancer-related learning outcomes for Australian medical students. The framework incorporates feedback from medical, radiation and surgical oncologists, haematologists, and palliative care physicians on what medical graduates need to know about cancer. The consensus view was that medical students require a basic understanding of the principles of cancer management and the opportunity to see cancer patients in a cancer service unit. The framework assumes that certain knowledge, skills, and attitudes are already embedded in...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 28, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Tobacco Use Among Dental Students in Morocco: Opportunities for Professional Cancer Education
AbstractThe study aimed to evaluate tobacco use, attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions about tobacco control policies and smoking cessation counseling among dental students in Morocco. This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Dentistry Faculty of the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences of Casablanca, using the Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS) tool. Participants completed a self-administered survey questionnaire, including information on socio-demographic characteristics, tobacco use, exposure to secondhand smoke, attitudes, behavior and cessation, curriculum, and training. A total of 426 dental...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 22, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A Multi-country Comparative Study on Palliative Care Knowledge and Attitudes Toward End-of-Life Care Among Undergraduate Nursing Students
This study aimed to compare the PC knowledge and attitudes toward EOLC of future nursing human resources in Oman, India, and the Philippines. A comparative, cross-sectional design and two standardized questionnaires (the PEACE-Q and FATCOD-B) were used to collect data from 547 undergraduate nursing students (NSs). Overall, the NSs had positive attitudes toward EOLC (102.5 ± 15.39), but moderate PC knowledge (20.99 ± 3.59). The NSs were least knowledgeable about dyspnea, cancer pain, delirium, and side effects of opioids. Most of the NSs reported that their program did not include specific content about PC (56.1%...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 21, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Exploring the Perceived Educational Impact of COVID-19 on Postgraduate Training in Oncology
This study sought to report the degree to which postgraduate trainees in radiation oncology perceive their education has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional online survey was administered from June to July 2020 to trainee members of the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology (CARO) (n = 203). Thirty-four trainees responded with a 17% response rate. Just under half of participants indicated that COVID-19 had a negative/very negative impact on training (n = 15; 46%). The majority agreed/strongly agreed that they feared family/loved ones would contract COVID-19 (n = 29, 88%), felt sociall...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 20, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
An Evaluation of the Quality of COVID-19 Internet Resources for Cancer Patients
AbstractCancer patients may face difficulty evaluating web-based COVID-19 resources in context with their cancer diagnosis. The purpose of this study is to systematically evaluate educational resources available for cancer patients seeking online information on COVID-19 and cancer. The term “COVID-19 and Cancer” was searched in Google and metasearch engines Yippy and Dogpile. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, the results from the 3 lists were systematically combined for a final ranked list. This list was analyzed using a validated structured rating tool with respect to accountability, interactivity, orga...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 20, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Attitudes, Knowledge, and Perceived Barriers Towards Cancer Pain Management Among Healthcare Professionals in Libya: a National Multicenter Survey
AbstractCancer pain presents in approximately 66% of patients in advanced stages. Although several guidelines and pharmacological options are available for cancer pain management (CPM), assessment and treatment of cancer pain remain inadequate globally, particularly in developing countries. Lack of knowledge and negative attitudes towards CPM among healthcare professionals (HCPs) are important barriers to CPM. This survey aimed to evaluate nurses ’ and physicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and potential barriers regarding CPM in Libya. This cross-sectional survey involved a convenience sample of 152 oncology nurses and phy...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 2, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Correction to: Near-Peer Teaching in Radiation Oncology: a Proof of Principle Study for Learning Treatment Planning
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Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 2, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
