AYA POWER: Feasibility and Early Outcomes of a Global Virtual AYA Oncology Education Curriculum.

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q4 ONCOLOGY

Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology Pub Date : 2026-07-15 DOI:10.1177/21565333261470564

Scott Moerdler, Kayla Fulginiti, Nicholas Giallourakis, Leslie Appiah, Sharon L Bober, Adam S DuVall, Karen E Effinger, David R Freyer, Allison Grimes, Brandon Hayes-Lattin, Jennifer W Mack, Varun Monga, John C Molina, Pinki K Prasad, John M Salsman, Michael E Roth

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Abstract

Purpose: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer face care disparities, compounded by a lack of formal AYA oncology education in pediatric and medical oncology fellowship programs. This critical workforce training gap hinders optimal AYA outcomes. We developed a virtual program, "AYA POWER" (Adolescent and Young Adult Program for Oncology Workforce Education and Resources), to provide high-yield education to improve care delivery and outcomes.

Methods: AYA POWER is a virtual, longitudinal series addressing high-priority AYA topics. Content includes live lectures, on-demand recordings, and supplemental tools and materials. We evaluated the development, implementation, uptake, and impact via registration data, website analytics, and post-session feedback.

Results: The curriculum launched in August 2023, attracting 1243 engagements with 653 live participants (395 unique attendees) and 590 on-demand views from 12 countries. Attendees represented diverse AYA stakeholders, including nurses, advanced practice providers, and oncologists. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, emphasizing the content's relevance, practicality, and importance in addressing under-discussed topics.

Conclusion: AYA POWER demonstrates the feasibility and early impact of a global, virtual, longitudinal AYA oncology curriculum. It successfully bridges a crucial educational void. Future integration into formal training and expanded outreach will enhance access to specialized AYA cancer care knowledge.

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AYA权力：全球虚拟AYA肿瘤学教育课程的可行性和早期结果。

目的：患有癌症的青少年和年轻成人（AYAs）面临着护理方面的差异，并且在儿科和医学肿瘤奖学金项目中缺乏正式的青少年肿瘤学教育。这一关键的劳动力培训差距阻碍了最佳的AYA结果。我们开发了一个虚拟项目，“AYA POWER”（青少年和青年肿瘤劳动力教育和资源项目），提供高收益的教育，以改善护理服务和结果。方法：AYA POWER是一个虚拟的纵向系列，解决高优先级的AYA主题。内容包括现场讲座，点播录音，以及补充工具和材料。我们通过注册数据、网站分析和会后反馈来评估开发、实施、吸收和影响。结果：该课程于2023年8月推出，吸引了来自12个国家的1243次参与，653名现场参与者（395名独立参与者）和590次点播观看。与会者代表了不同的AYA利益相关者，包括护士，高级实践提供者和肿瘤学家。反馈是压倒性的积极，强调内容的相关性，实用性和重要性在解决讨论不足的话题。结论：AYA POWER展示了全球、虚拟、纵向AYA肿瘤学课程的可行性和早期影响。它成功地填补了一个重要的教育空白。未来将整合到正式培训和扩大外展活动中，将增加获得美国癌症协会癌症护理专业知识的机会。

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Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology ONCOLOGY-

CiteScore

3.70

自引率

15.00%

发文量

114

期刊介绍： Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology (JAYAO) breaks new ground as the first cancer journal dedicated to all aspects of adolescent and young adult (AYA)-aged cancer patients and survivors. JAYAO is the only central forum for peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and research in the field, bringing together all AYA oncology stakeholders and professionals across disciplines, including clinicians, researchers, psychosocial and supportive care providers, and pediatric and adult cancer institutions.