Khaoula Ben Haj Frej, Nicole Hardy, Bradford Whitcomb
{"title":"A National Survey of Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Perspectives on Their Preparedness to Provide Care for Underserved Patients with Gynecologic Malignancies.","authors":"Khaoula Ben Haj Frej, Nicole Hardy, Bradford Whitcomb","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02510-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02510-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) residents will encounter, screen for, and diagnose gynecologic malignancies. This survey assessed residents' confidence in providing NCCN Guidelines-based care to Gynecologic Oncology patients of differing racial/ethnic backgrounds and insurance statuses while accounting for residents' backgrounds. An anonymous, novel Qualtrics survey was disseminated to current US Ob/Gyn residents, with multiple-choice questions about subject demographics and Likert scale questions about their readiness to care for diverse patients. Differences in responses between racial groups were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis Rank Sum test. Differences in responses between ethnic groups were evaluated using the Wilcoxon Rank Sum test. Regardless of their backgrounds, residents feel \"somewhat prepared\" to care for diverse patients. There was no statistical between ethnic groups regarding confidence in caring for racial minorities or insurance types. Similarly, there was no statistical difference between racial groups regarding caring for racial minorities, but a difference did exist for insurance types (p = 0.027). No significant racial/ethnic differences were found in opinions on trial enrollment or chemotherapy delays, though most residents agreed that racial/ethnic minorities face delays in chemotherapy. Finally, resident ethnicity and race both impacted resident perceptions of difficulties for Medicaid and minority patients in obtaining non-operative gynecologic care (p = 0.044; p = 0.017) and scheduling outpatient appointments (p = 0.016; p = 0.032). Ob/Gyn residents feel prepared to provide NCCN Guidelines-based care to socioeconomically diverse patients with gynecologic malignancies, though differences exist when accounting for residents' racial/ethnic backgrounds. These results reflect the importance of emphasizing on culturally competent care in residency, particularly for patients with cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"280-289"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142309008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jungyoon Kim, Hongying Daisy Dai, Tzeyu Michaud, Sachi Verma, Keyonna M King, John W Ewing, Grace Mabiala-Maye, Paul Estabrooks
{"title":"Leveraging Multi-Sectoral Partnership for Colorectal Cancer Education and Screening in the African American Community: A Protocol and Preliminary Results.","authors":"Jungyoon Kim, Hongying Daisy Dai, Tzeyu Michaud, Sachi Verma, Keyonna M King, John W Ewing, Grace Mabiala-Maye, Paul Estabrooks","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02506-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02506-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness and screening rates are still low in African Americans (AAs), especially for those who do not have regular access to health care. We established a multi-sector community partnership between academia, health system, cancer advocacy, and local county treasurer's office (CTO), to test a pilot CRC screening intervention using a tailored educational brochure and fecal immunochemical test (FIT). Participants were recruited at a local CTO in an urban midwestern region. Once eligible, participants were assigned to 2-by-2 intervention arms by educational strategy (brochure vs. no brochure) and FIT provision strategy (direct provision by onsite staff vs. indirect provision via phone/online request). We compared the effect of different strategies on FIT return rates. Of 1500 individuals approached, 212 were eligible for the study. The final sample consisted of 209 participants who were predominantly men (57%) and AAs (85%). No differences were found in the return rates by educational brochure (24% [brochure] vs. 23% [no brochure]; p = 0.82). In regard to FIT provision strategy, direct FIT provision yielded higher return rates than indirect provision (31% vs. 15%; p = 0.01). When the four groups were compared, direct provision with education brochure yielded the highest return rates (33.9%), followed by direct provision only (27.5%), indirect provision only (18%), and indirect provision with a brochure (12.2%). For community-based CRC screening intervention using stool-based test, the direct provision of FIT kits with educational brochure outperforms the other three strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"248-255"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142309010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Teaching Strategies to Enhance Knowledge and Understanding of Opisthorchis viverrini and Cholangiocarcinoma in Thailand: Lessons for Asian Countries.","authors":"Sirapatsorn Moonsan, Nopparat Songserm, Piyaporn Phitchayapirath","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02498-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02498-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) is a neglected tropical disease, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) listed it as a human carcinogen 30 years ago. Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is the ultimate pathology outcome. However, it remains a significant public health problem in the Greater Mekong Subregion and Asia. Its widespread impact on human health requires urgent action using various strategies. This study aimed to investigate and prioritize the need for developing teaching and learning management of OV and CCA among primary school students in Thailand endemic areas. The samples consisted of 36 Grade 6 students. This study was conducted by using a needs questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Mean and Standard Deviation. The needs were prioritized using the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI modified). The findings revealed a moderate overall need for teaching and learning management development. The area with the highest need was learning activity organization (PNI = 0.410), followed by audiovisual equipment (PNI = 0.276) and buildings (PNI = 0.265). The teaching content the students needed most included CCA prevention, risk factors, and disease symptoms (58.33%). Based on the findings, it is suggested that teachers design various learning activities and emphasize hands-on activities for students. Additionally, administrators should allocate budgets to improve buildings and audiovisual equipment, and relevant organizations should establish policies to promote learning on these issues in educational institutions. Essential lessons from this study can provide a starting point for executives and public health personnel worldwide to apply to develop educational strategies for cancer education and cancer prevention and control.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"210-217"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142121025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fernanda M Favorito, Laura Collie, Thomas Kennedy, Jacqueline J Nabhen, Amir Safavi, Giovanni G Cerri, Wilma Hopman, Fábio Y Moraes
{"title":"A Survey of Perspectives and Educational Needs of Canadian Oncology Residents on Artificial Intelligence.","authors":"Fernanda M Favorito, Laura Collie, Thomas Kennedy, Jacqueline J Nabhen, Amir Safavi, Giovanni G Cerri, Wilma Hopman, Fábio Y Moraes","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02509-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02509-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated the perspectives and educational needs of Canadian oncology residents with regard to artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine, exploring the influence of factors such as program of choice, gender, and tech literacy on their attitudes towards AI. An ethics-approved survey collected anonymous responses from Canadian oncology residents from December 2022 to July 2023. Comparisons by demographics were made using Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests. A total of 57 residents and fellows responded out of an expected 182, with representation from each oncology training program in Canada. Over half of the participants were male (63.2%), with radiation oncology programs being better represented than medical oncology programs (68.4% vs. 31.6%). There was balanced representation across all years of training. Most trainees (73%) were interested in learning more about AI, and many believed the topic should be formally taught during residency (63%), preferably through workshops (79%). Among evaluated factors, tech literacy showed the most impact over AI perspectives, driving a perception shift towards viewing AI as an improvement tool, rather than as a threat to professionals. In conclusion, Canadian oncology residents anticipate AI's growing influence in medicine but face educational deficiencies. Gender, oncology discipline, and self-reported tech literacy impact attitudes toward AI, highlighting the need for inclusive education.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"273-279"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142331567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yanqiu Chen, Zhen Sun, Wenjie Lin, Ziwei Xv, Qichen Su
{"title":"Artificial Intelligence in the Training of Radiology Residents: a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Yanqiu Chen, Zhen Sun, Wenjie Lin, Ziwei Xv, Qichen Su","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02502-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02502-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of AI-assisted training and conventional human training in clinical practice. This was a multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial conducted in five national-level residency training hospitals. Residents from five hospitals participated, divided into three groups: conventional training (Group A), conventional plus specialty training (Group B), and conventional plus AI-assisted training (Group C). The content of the training was ultrasound diagnosis of thyroid nodules. The training lasted for 18 months, and the three groups of participants were phase-tested every 3 months to compare the effect of the training. The diagnostic accuracy of all three groups gradually increased with increasing training time. Among the three groups, groups B and C had higher accuracy than group A (P < .001), and there was no significant difference between groups B and C (P = .64). Over the training period, diagnostic confidence increased in all groups. Negative activating emotions decreased significantly over time in all groups (95% CI, - 0.81 to - 0.37; P < .001), while positive activating emotions increased significantly (95% CI, 0.18 to 0.53; P < .001). Current research shows that all three approaches are viable for training radiology residents. Furthermore, the AI-assisted approach had no negative emotional impact on the trainees, suggesting that integrating AI into radiology training programs could provide a reliable and effective means of achieving the educational goals of medical education.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"234-240"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142146737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Information on TikTok About the Oncogenic Potential of HPV in the Head and Neck: Implications for Public Health.","authors":"Marina Maeso, Pia López-Jornet","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02614-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02614-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of the present work was to conduct a descriptive cross-sectional study that consisted on the assessment of videos published in the social platform TikTok about HPV, and its appearance in the head and neck. The first 100 Spanish-language videos suggested by TikTok were selected, as well as the first 100 videos in English. To assess the reliability of the videos, the Modified DISCERN tool was utilized-Global Quality Score (GQS) for quality and modified DISCERN for reliability. Statistically significant differences were found between the variables language, with a significant relationship with objective (p = 0.01), current information (p < 0.01), and balance and objectivity (p = 0.01). The duration of the video was significantly related with the objective (p < 0.01) and clarity and understanding (p < 0.01), but not with other metrics such as the source of information (p = 0.87), or balance and objectivity (p = 0.92). The HPV contents must be verified by experts to avoid the propagation of incorrect information. There is little information available online about the relationship between oropharyngeal cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV), which makes it difficult to access trustworthy and current resources about the subject.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jordan M Alpert, Tithi B Amin, Zhang Zhongyue, Merry Jennifer Markham, Martina Murphy, Carma L Bylund
{"title":"Evaluating the SEND eHealth Application to Improve Patients' Secure Message Writing.","authors":"Jordan M Alpert, Tithi B Amin, Zhang Zhongyue, Merry Jennifer Markham, Martina Murphy, Carma L Bylund","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02491-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02491-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Secure messaging (SM) is an important aspect of communication for patients with cancer. SM fosters patient-clinician communication and helps patients with symptom management and treatment support. However, patients are uncertain about how to phrase messages appropriately and have expressed the need for guidance. In response, we designed a user-centered, web-based application named SEND The application focuses on specificity, expression, needs, and directness through interactive video tutorials and quizzes. Our objective was to comprehensively evaluate SEND based on its levels of engagement, satisfaction, acceptability, and appropriateness. We recruited 101 patients with various cancer diagnoses to use SEND and then fill out a survey 1 to 2 weeks later about their experience. Patients' mean age was 64 years; most were male (55%), white (83%), diagnosed with cancer in 2020 with high levels of self-efficacy, and 51% had a bachelor's degree or higher. 65% were engaged in the application, and respondents spent an average of 15 min interacting with SEND Satisfaction was 90.4%, 85.4% found it acceptable, and 88.6% appropriate. There were no statistically significant differences across age, sex, race, education, or year of diagnosis. Results underscore the potential of eHealth interventions, like SEND, in enhancing patient-clinician communication in cancer care. By empowering patients with effective message-writing techniques, SEND has the potential to improve the quality of SM, which can lead to faster response times and more patient-centered responses.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"182-191"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142114347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Increasing Oral Health Team's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intention to Recommend the HPV Vaccine.","authors":"Jennifer A Oliphant, Eileen Crespo","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02489-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02489-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to assess the impact of an educational intervention on the knowledge, attitudes, and intentions of oral health providers regarding the recommendation of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. A qualitative evaluation was conducted in 2021 with dental professionals who participated in a training program focused on HPV vaccination. Saturation was reached at 12. Results showed increased knowledge and awareness of the link between HPV infection and oropharyngeal cancers among participants. Intention to recommend was universally endorsed. The use of role-play with youth actors was highly regarded as an effective method for improving communication skills and confidence in recommending the vaccine. These findings emphasize the importance of targeted interventions to enhance oral health professional education and the intention to recommend HPV vaccine.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"177-181"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142114348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
De-Yang Yu, Lin Zhang, Ya-Li Li, Tian Lan, Li-Na Gu, Shan-Shan Yang
{"title":"The Implementation of a MOOC-Based Flipped Classroom Teaching Method in the Context of Oncology Radiotherapy Residency Training.","authors":"De-Yang Yu, Lin Zhang, Ya-Li Li, Tian Lan, Li-Na Gu, Shan-Shan Yang","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02513-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02513-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of this study is to examine the efficacy of the flipped classroom blended teaching method in the context of massive open online courses (MOOCs) for implementing standardized training and teaching of residents in oncology radiotherapy. A total of 48 junior residents who received standardized training at the Oncology Radiology Department of Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital between September 2021 and August 2023 were randomly divided into two groups-i.e., the research group (24 cases) and the control group (24 cases)-using the random number table method. The control group received conventional didactic training, whereas the research group participated in a blended learning approach based on the MOOC model. The assessment results, along with the evaluations of teaching effectiveness, self-learning ability, and teaching satisfaction questionnaires, were observed and compared for the two groups of students. Compared with the control group, the research group presented significantly higher scores on theoretical foundations, skill operation, and case analysis (P < 0.05). The research group also showed greater outcomes than the control group in terms of improved theoretical knowledge, problem-solving skills, self-learning ability, teamwork, and communication (P < 0.05). The students in the research group presented significantly higher scores on measures of self-motivation beliefs, task analysis, self-monitoring and adjustment, and self-evaluation than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The research group also demonstrated significantly higher levels of satisfaction than the control group in terms of improvements in learning interest and initiative, clinical thinking ability, problem-solving ability, team cooperation ability, and the level of radiotherapy target delineation (P < 0.05). The implementation of MOOC-based flipped classroom blended teaching was shown to have positive effects on the standardized training and teaching of residents in the field of oncology radiotherapy. This approach can undoubtedly enhance students' academic performance, problem-solving abilities, and self-learning aptitudes while effectively stimulating their learning interests and initiative. Therefore, MOOC-based flipped classroom blended teaching is a valuable candidate for clinical application and promotion.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"290-295"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142378492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amina Kili, Maria ElKababri, Carole Coze, Catherine Patte, Jaques Van Heerden, Hélène Martelli, Mhamed Harif, Laila Hessissen
{"title":"A Transformative Decade: An Evaluation of the Francophone African Group of Pediatric Oncology's Training Program (2014-2024).","authors":"Amina Kili, Maria ElKababri, Carole Coze, Catherine Patte, Jaques Van Heerden, Hélène Martelli, Mhamed Harif, Laila Hessissen","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02499-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02499-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Childhood cancer in Africa faces significant challenges due to workforce shortages and limited training opportunities. The French African Group for Pediatric Oncology (GFAOP) established the African School of Pediatric Oncology and introduced a pediatric oncology teaching called the \"Diplome Universitaire de Cancérologie Pédiatrique\" (DUCP) training program. This report evaluates the contributions of the DUCP program to pediatric oncology in Africa and discusses the sustainability of the program. The DUCP program trained six cohorts of healthcare professionals from French-speaking African countries since 2014. An evaluation was done on the participant demographics and regional contributions. Data were collected from trainee records and DUCP records. The DUCP program was evaluated based on the domains developed by the Education Program Assessment Tool (EPAT). Over the 10-year period, the DUCP program trained 107 healthcare professionals from 20 Francophone countries of which 99% were retained in Africa. Of the 83 graduates, 55 (66%) actively practice in pediatric oncology. Of the 18 francophone countries, 17 countries increased the number of pediatric oncologists and 16 improved the ratio of pediatric oncologists to children under 15 years. Nine new pediatric oncology services were established by the graduates thus far. Despite challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the program remains sustainable because of continued financial support, collaborations with the international pediatric oncology community, and adapting the program content to participant and local setting needs. Retention of graduates in childhood cancer services remains a challenge that necessitates governmental involvement. The DUCP program is impactful and sustainable and improves access for children to cancer services in Africa. By fostering continued collaboration with governments, addressing the needs of an increasing African population, and expanding support for similar initiatives, the program's longevity and positive impact can be further ensured.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"218-227"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134317","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}