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Attitudes of Radiation Oncologists Toward Palliative and Supportive Care in the United States: Report on National Membership Survey by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Conclusion Radiation oncologists are more confident in their ability to assess and manage pain than in their ability to manage depression, anxiety, anorexia, and fatigue. There is a need for increasing continuing medical educational efforts in PSC for practicing radiation oncologists, and strengthening PSC training in residency programs.
Source: Practical Radiation Oncology - September 6, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Study by UCLA scientists reveals new findings about cause of lesions around jaw bone
This study was highlighted in “This Month in AJP” in the November issue and featured as the Editor’s Choice article, which is available to the science community.  This paper was also designated for journal-based Continuing Medical Education activity sponsored by Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, as well as the American Society of Investigative Pathology and American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - November 24, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Involvement of radiologists in oncologic multidisciplinary team meetings: an international survey by the European Society of Oncologic Imaging
ConclusionsDespite the value and benefits of radiologists ’ participation in MTBs, issues like improper preparation due to a busy schedule and no counterpart in CME accreditation require efforts to improve the role of radiologists for a better patient care.Key Points• Most radiologists attend multidisciplinary tumour boards, but less than half of them review images in advance, mostly due to time constraints.• Feedback about radiological diagnoses, improved knowledge of cancer treatment and interaction with referring clinicians are perceived as major benefits.• Concerns were expressed about scheduling multidisciplin...
Source: European Radiology - January 18, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Clinical Objectives of the Canadian Licensing Examination: Exploring the Representation of Oncology
AbstractEvery physician should be comfortable caring for cancer patients, yet medical education in oncology is known as inadequate. Our study explored this issue from an assessment perspective, by determining the representation of oncology and other health priorities in the clinical learning objectives for the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1 (MCCQE Part 1). The Medical Council of Canada lists objectives for the MCCQE Part 1, based on CanMEDS roles for medical graduate competency. These objectives guide exam question development and can be used as a study guide for learners. Our study focused on the ...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - October 27, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Continuing or forgoing treatment at the end of life? Preferences of the general public and people with an advance directive
Discussion The fact that people with and without ADs have different preferences concerning different treatments and diseases stresses the importance of communication surrounding decision making at the end of life.
Source: Journal of Medical Ethics - July 24, 2015 Category: Medical Ethics Authors: van Wijmen, M. P. S., Pasman, H. R. W., Widdershoven, G. A. M., Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B. D. Tags: End of life decisions (geriatric medicine), End of life decisions (palliative care), End of life decisions (ethics), Psychology and medicine Source Type: research

ACR 2016 Program Delivers Skills Needed for Value-based Health Care
Washington, DC — The just-released ACR 2016 — The Crossroads of Radiology® program schedule delivers skill-building sessions that empower radiology professionals to deliver and document valued-based care. The American College of Radiology’s second annual all-member meeting will be held May 15–19 in Washington, DC. Early-bird registration has been extended until Jan. 15. “Today’s radiology professionals have to adapt their skills and methods to new health care delivery models and better understand the patient experience. The diverse, flexible ACR 2016 program provides practical knowl...
Source: American College of Radiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

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

Symptom control and place of death in palliative cancer patients in primary care : Results of the controlled PAMINO evaluation study.
CONCLUSIONS: Stable emotional functioning, good symptom control in cancer patients at the end of life and the high rate of dying at home as preferred suggest that GPs with specific training can ensure high-quality general palliative care. PMID: 25123098 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Schmerz - August 16, 2014 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Engeser P, Hermann K, Szecsenyi J, Peters-Klimm F Tags: Schmerz Source Type: research

Abstract P2-11-01: Treatment of metastatic breast cancer patients by community health practitioners: Practice pattern and competence assessments
Conclusions: The results highlight the diversity of current clinical practice in the community practice setting for patients with metastatic breast cancer and the positive impact of focused education. Knowledge and competence practice gaps were identified to pinpoint specific areas of benefit for the community practice setting in the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer. Citation Format: Sara R Fagerlie, Alison Heintz, Maureen Haas. Treatment of metastatic breast cancer patients by community health practitioners: Practice pattern and competence assessments [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh An...
Source: Cancer Research - April 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fagerlie, S. R., Heintz, A., Haas, M. Tags: Poster Session Abstracts Source Type: research

CHAMBER: A Regional Performance Improvement CME Initiative for Breast Cancer Health Care Providers.
Authors: Sutton LM, Geradts J, Hamilton EP, Havlin KA, Kimmick GG, Marcom PK, Spector NL, Watson M, Rabin DU, Bruno TO, Noe A, Miller S, Subramaniam C, Layton S, Grichnik K Abstract CHAMBER was a regional educational initiative for providers of care to patients with HER2+ breast cancer. The study goals were to (1) enhance testing for HER2/neu overexpression in patients with invasive breast cancer; (2) increase the appropriate use of targeted therapy for patients with HER2+ breast cancer; and (3) enhance patients' coping ability. This Performance Improvement Continuing Medical Education (PI-CME) initiative included ...
Source: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN - August 19, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Natl Compr Canc Netw Source Type: research

Harnessing Digital Videos to Promote Cancer Prevention and Education: a Systematic Review of the Literature from 2013 –2018
AbstractSocial media has transformed the way cancer patients search for information about their chronic health problems. The purpose of this systematic review is to identify the use of online digital videos to increase cancer knowledge and to understand information preference, behavioral changes, and attitudes towards online cancer education videos. The databases used for this review included MedLine, PsychINFO, and PubMed. These medical databases were used to locate peer-reviewed academic journals from 2013 –2018 using the following MeSH terms: “cancer education videos,” “cancer prevention videos,” and “cancer...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - November 8, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitude and practice on screening and early diagnosis of prostate cancer of primary health care providers in the Free State
CONCLUSION: This study established appreciable KAP gaps relating to prostate cancer screening among PHC providers. Identified gaps should be addressed through the preferred teaching and learning strategies suggested by the participants.Contribution: This study establishes the need to address KAP gaps regarding prostate cancer screening among PHC providers; therefore necessitating the capacity-building roles of district family physicians.PMID:36861921 | PMC:PMC9982489 | DOI:10.4102/phcfm.v15i1.3688
Source: Primary Care - March 2, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Matthew O A Benedict Wilhelm J Steinberg Frederik M Claassen Nathaniel Mofolo Cornel Van Rooyen Source Type: research

Virtual Learning Environment in Continuing Education for Nursing in Oncology: an Experimental Study
Abstract Nurses working in oncology require continuing education and nowadays distance education is a possibility. To compare learning outcomes of the professionals participating in classroom learning versus distance learning; describing the sociodemographic characteristics and digital fluency of participants; comparing learning outcomes with independent variables; assessing the adequacy of educational practices in Virtual Environment Moodle Learning through the constructivist online learning environment survey. An experimental, randomized controlled study; conducted at the A C Camargo Cancer Center, located in S...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - July 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Status of palliative care education in Mainland China: A systematic review.
Abstract OBJECTIVE: China is home to one-fifth of the world's population. In the setting of a growing and aging population as well as the designation of palliative care access as a human right in 2013, the implementation of palliative care in China gains special importance. Palliative care education is an important precondition to ensure a nationwide access to palliative care. This systematic review details the status of under- and postgraduate palliative care education in China, examining both the students' and physicians' perception, knowledge, and skills in palliative care, and the available educational interve...
Source: Palliative and Supportive Care - August 24, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Willemsen AM, Mason S, Zhang S, Elsner F Tags: Palliat Support Care Source Type: research

A systematic review of interventions to recognise, refer and diagnose patients with lung cancer symptoms
NPJ Prim Care Respir Med. 2022 Oct 18;32(1):42. doi: 10.1038/s41533-022-00312-9.ABSTRACTPatients with lung cancer (LC) often experience delay between symptom onset and treatment. Primary healthcare professionals (HCPs) can help facilitate early diagnosis of LC through recognising early signs and symptoms and making appropriate referrals. This systematic review describes the effect of interventions aimed at helping HCPs recognise and refer individuals with symptoms suggestive of LC. Seven studies were synthesised narratively. Outcomes were categorised into: Diagnostic intervals; referral and diagnosis patterns; stage distri...
Source: Cancer Control - October 18, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mohamad M Saab Megan McCarthy Michelle O'Driscoll Laura J Sahm Patricia Leahy-Warren Brendan Noonan Serena FitzGerald Maria O'Malley Noreen Lyons Heather E Burns Una Kennedy Áine Lyng Josephine Hegarty Source Type: research