Correction to: Near-Peer Teaching in Radiation Oncology: a Proof of Principle Study for Learning Treatment Planning
(Source: Journal of Cancer Education)
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 2, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Interventions to Improve Oral Cancer Knowledge: a Systematic Review
AbstractOral cancer is prone to late-stage diagnosis, and subsequent low five-year survival rates. A small number of interventions or campaigns designed to enhance knowledge of risk factors and symptoms associated with oral cancer have been attempted in the UK, US, and some other countries. The purpose of this systematic review is to assess the effectiveness of interventions designed to improve oral cancer knowledge. We searched five databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomized/quasi-experimental (NR/QE) studies targeting the general population or high-risk groups (tobacco users or alcohol c...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 1, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The Impact of Therapeutic Exercises on the Quality of Life and Shoulder Range of Motion in Women After a Mastectomy, an RCT
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of an educational program of therapeutic exercises on the quality of life and functional ability in wo men after a mastectomy. Sixty women undergoing a mastectomy were randomly assigned to either an intervention or control group. The intervention group received extensive pre-surgery education as well as training on therapeutic exercises. Follow-up phone calls to the intervention group were made to en sure that the exercises were being done. Both groups were visited at home at two and four weeks to obtain the outcome variables. The Breast Cancer Patient Version was used t...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 1, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Developing an Education Pathway for Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Rapid Diagnostic Testing: Investigating Informational and Supportive Care Needs
AbstractSeveral studies have examined the informational needs of patients undergoing the breast diagnostic process where needs are highest during testing and prior to receiving a diagnosis. To aid in the development of an education pathway, we identified patient information needs. A multi-method approach to identify areas of need and to understand when and how information should be provided to patients was undertaken. The methods included an environmental scan of consumer health information, ethnographic observation of the patient clinical experience, key informant interviews, and a needs assessment survey. The data collec...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 1, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Leadership, Leading, and Influencing Change in Cancer Education: Development and Assessment of a Pilot Leadership Workshop in Cancer Education for Interdisciplinary Healthcare Staff
AbstractEffective leaders in healthcare settings create a motivating work environment, initiate changes in practice, and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to advance patient-centered care. Health professionals in cancer education need leadership development to meet the continued rise in cancer cases and to keep up with the rapid biomedical and technological advances in global cancer care. In addition, leadership development in cancer education supports interprofessional collaboration, optimizes patient engagement, and provides mentorship opportunities necessary for career advancement and skill development. The ide...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - May 30, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A Countrywide Assessment of Omani Undergraduate Nursing Students ’ Palliative Care Knowledge and Attitudes Towards End-of-Life Care
This study was conducted in Oman to assess undergraduate nursing students’ (NS) PC knowledge and attitudes towards EOLC. A cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 276 NS in all undergraduate programs in Oman. The PC knowledge and attitude towards EOLC were measured using the PEACE-Q and FATCOD-B. The NS had a borderline level of PC knowledge but favorable attitudes towards EOLC. The NS were least knowledgeable about the philosophy of PC, delirium, side effects of opioi ds, cancer pain, and dyspnea. There were differences in PC knowledge and attitudes across programs. The findings highlight potential deficien...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - May 27, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Standardizing Research Training: a Pilot Curriculum Within a Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
AbstractWhile scholarly activity is recognized as critical in cancer education, there is an outstanding need for methods to define research learning competencies and tools for formal research productivity and competency assessment. We piloted and studied a novel educational initiative within the University of Wisconsin Hematology/Oncology fellowship program, establishing a professional learning community (PLC) of research mentors and developing a formative evaluation tool, a research portfolio. We developed a PLC engaged in reflective conversations about intended learning outcomes and effective instructional strategies. Su...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - May 26, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A Reflection on the Tensions of Acting in Dual Roles of Doctoral Researcher and Practitioner when Evaluating a Lifestyle Intervention for Breast Cancer Patients
This article uses the experience, reflection, action (ERA) cycle of reflection to consider some of the tensions faced due to the divergent priorities and requirements of these two roles. One challenge occurred during study recruitment when a few potential participants did not meet the inclusion criteria for the study but still wished to attend the intervention sessions. It was also a challenge to mitigate the risks of distress of potentially vulnerable participants during group intervention sessions. In both instances there was a potential conflict between the needs of patients and research requirements. This reflection co...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - May 23, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Putting the Heme Back in Heme-Onc: an Evaluation of the Redesigned Hematology Track within the Dana Farber/Mass General Brigham Hematology-Oncology Fellowship
AbstractIn 2019, the Dana Farber/Mass General Brigham Hematology-Oncology Fellowship redesigned the 6-month Hematology training track/curriculum required for all fellows seeking to double board in hematology and oncology. Responding to both national and local trends suggesting a future shortage of hematologists, the goal of the redesign was to create a new curriculum that would increase fellow interest in hematology, improve fellows ’ clinical knowledge of hematology, and serve as an example to other Hematology-Oncology programs across the country. The revised track has now been in place for four years, and, in this pape...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - May 20, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A Culturally Adapted Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Intervention Among Muslim Women in New York City: Results from the MARHABA Trial
AbstractWe examine the efficacy of MARHABA, a social marketing-informed, lay health worker (LHW) intervention with patient navigation (PN), to increase breast and cervical cancer screening among Muslim women in New York City. Muslim women were eligible if they were overdue for a mammogram and/or a Pap test. All participants attended a 1-h educational seminar with distribution of small media health education materials, after which randomization occurred. Women in theEducation + Media + PN arm received planned follow-ups from a LHW. Women in theEducation + Media arm received no further contact. A total of 428 wom...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - May 19, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Factors Related to Delayed Diagnosis of Cutaneous Melanoma in the Brazilian Public Health System
AbstractIn Brazil, 75% of the population uses theSistema Único de Saúde (SUS), public health system, where the general practitioner (GP) is responsible for melanoma diagnosis. Identify the factors related to the delay in diagnosing melanoma patients assisted by SUS. A prospective observational study based on a questionnaire and medical records review assessed the sociodemographic features, melanoma signs and symptoms, previous knowledge of the disease, and factors related to delays in seeking medical care. One hundred sixty-six patients were included. Healthcare professionals suspected a lesion in only 23.5% of cases. Th...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - May 17, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Radiologist Self-training: a Study of Cancer Detection when Reading Mammograms at Work Clinics or Workshops
This study investigates the differences in providing a self-directed specialist radiology education system in two modes: at clinics and in-person workshops. 335 Australian radiologists completed 562 readings of mammogram test sets through the web-based interactive BREAST platform with 325 at conference workshops and 237 at their workplaces. They engaged with test sets with each comprising of 60 mammogram cases (20 cancer and 40 normal). Radiologists marked the location of any cancers and had their performance measured via 5 metrics of diagnostic accuracy. Results show that the location of engagement with BREAST did not yie...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - May 5, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Near-Peer Teaching in Radiation Oncology: a Proof of Principle Study for Learning Treatment Planning
AbstractRadiotherapy techniques are expanding in range and complexity; therefore, protecting learning environments where residents nurture treatment planning skills is critical. The evidence base for ‘near-peer’ teaching (NPT), where professionals at a similar career stage assist in each other’s learning, is growing in hospital-based disciplines, but has not been reported in radiation oncology. The feasibility of a resident-led teaching programme for developing treatment planning skills wa s investigated herein with quality improvement (QI) methodology. Following consultation with attendings (n = 10) and all resi...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - May 3, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Outcomes of Shared Decision-Making for Low-Dose Screening for Lung Cancer in an Academic Medical Center
This study explored the extent that patients were informed by their provider of the benefits and harms of lung cancer screening and expressed certainty about their screening choice. We conducted a survey with 75 patients from an academic medical center in the Southeastern U.S. Survey items included knowledge of benefits and harms of screening, patients ’ value elicitation during SDM visits, and decisional certainty. Patient and provider characteristics were collected through electronic medical records or self-report. Descriptive statistics, Kruskal–Wallis tests, and Pearson correlations between screening knowledge, val...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - April 30, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
In the Words of My Mother: “I’m fighting hard for me but mostly for you”
AbstractI have always been interested in health information —what it is, where people get it, how they interpret it, talk about it with others, and use it—if at all. It has been overwhelming to stay abreast of the evolving science during the COVID-19 global pandemic when it is often quite complicated in nature and when we are exposed to individuals’ an d group’s spreading of misinformation and disinformation. During this pandemic, I have been reflecting a lot on my childhood during which my mother was suffering with cancer and frustrated and confused about the information she received regarding her diagnosis and tr...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - April 30, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
