Alexander J Didier, Gabriel Moss, Jeffrey M Sutton
{"title":"Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Cancer Patient Education.","authors":"Alexander J Didier, Gabriel Moss, Jeffrey M Sutton","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02471-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02471-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"313-314"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141452069","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}
Manish R Patel, Abbie Begnaud, Shanda H Blackmon, Arkadiusz Z Dudek, Naomi Fujioka, Janine C K Harewood, Pasi A Jänne, Shirley Kern, Lacey Running Hawk, Ann M Rusk, Fatima G Wilder, Robert Winn, Nancy Torrison, Stephanie Searle
{"title":"Improving Patient Understanding and Outcomes in Lung Cancer Using an Animated Patient's Guide with Visual Formats of Learning.","authors":"Manish R Patel, Abbie Begnaud, Shanda H Blackmon, Arkadiusz Z Dudek, Naomi Fujioka, Janine C K Harewood, Pasi A Jänne, Shirley Kern, Lacey Running Hawk, Ann M Rusk, Fatima G Wilder, Robert Winn, Nancy Torrison, Stephanie Searle","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02517-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02517-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lung cancer patient education resources that address barriers to health literacy, improve understanding, and demonstrate improved patient outcomes are limited. Our study aim was to evaluate and report on learner knowledge improvement and intent to implement behavior change, and validate the benefits of the You and Lung Cancer website and YouTube resources. Our study occurred from November 2017 to December 2023. We evaluated audience reach (visit sessions, unique visitors, country origins, page views) and calculated top views by media type (animations, expert videos, patient videos). We assessed the impact and commitment to change through learner surveys (areas of interest, intention to modify behaviors, and intention to discuss disease management with providers) and tested the knowledge of learners pre- and post-reviewing of website content. Our program reached 794,203 views globally; 467,546 were unique visitors; and 243,124 (51%) were unique visitors from the USA. Of US visitors, 46% identified as lung cancer patients. These were patients in treatment (38%), survivors (8%), family members or caregivers (21%), and healthcare providers (14%) with other audiences unspecified (19%). Three areas of highest learner importance were the animations \"Understanding Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer\" (180,591), \"Staging of Lung Cancer\" (144,238), and \"Treatment and Management of Small Cell Lung Cancer\" (49,244). Our study confirmed areas of importance to lung cancer patients and suggests that visual formats of learning, such as animations, can mitigate health literacy barriers and help improve patient understanding and outcomes. Exporting this format of learning to other cancers has the potential to benefit patients and improve health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"377-387"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12176915/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lauren Hudson Rose, Holly Burke, Nathan L Vanderford
{"title":"Educating and Retaining the Cancer-Focused Biomedical Workforce from Rural Appalachian Kentucky: The Impact of Experiential Learning and Scholarship Funding.","authors":"Lauren Hudson Rose, Holly Burke, Nathan L Vanderford","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02520-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02520-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Kentucky postsecondary education levels are significantly below the national level, with lower levels in the Appalachian region of the state. Health disparities, including high cancer incidence and mortality, make educating and retaining students from the region a priority. The Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) program offers cancer-related experiential opportunities and scholarships to Appalachian students. This study examines the ACTION program and its scholarship impact on undergraduate and professional school students' decisions to attend the University of Kentucky, pursue a career in science/medicine, and pay for schooling. Thirty-three ACTION participants and alumni received scholarships through a need-based application process in academic years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. All students receiving the scholarship were asked to complete a REDCap survey. The survey evaluated both quantitative and qualitative variables, such as the impact of various factors on college decision, the influence of ACTION programs on career choice, and the effect of ACTION scholarship on financial burden. The two most influential factors affecting students' college choice are finances and experiential opportunities. Students in both the high school and undergraduate programs said their experiences significantly encouraged them to attend the University of Kentucky and pursue a career in science/medicine. Although the scholarship did not eliminate financial concerns, it lessened the burden. The ACTION program and scholarship encouraged Appalachian Kentucky students to attend the University of Kentucky and ameliorated financial concerns. This research demonstrates the program's positive impact on rural, Appalachian students and provides evidence for similar programs that may benefit underserved communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"396-401"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12019927/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142401831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Why Are We Ignoring the Potential of Dental Practices in the War Against Cancer?","authors":"Waseem Jerjes","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02494-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02494-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"317-318"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142074432","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":"The Impact of Standardized Training Resident on Pain Management in Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer.","authors":"Hai-Zhen Yi, Wei Lv, Jin-Jing Chen, Zhan Lin","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02519-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02519-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to investigate the effects of Standardized Training Resident on pharmacological interventions for pain management in patients with advanced lung cancer. A total of 84 patients with advanced lung cancer and associated pain were enrolled in the study from December 2019 to August 2023 and were divided into two groups based on their attending physician: a group managed by physician-ST Training Physicians (joint group) (n = 42) and physician-only group (usual group) (n = 42). The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), oral morphine equivalent, and length of hospital stay. Furthermore, the Pain Management Index (PMI) was calculated. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed at the 4-week follow-up using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30). At week 4, compared to the usual group, the four BPI pain intensity categories were significantly lower in the joint group [worst pain: 4 (3-5) vs 8 (7-9); least pain: 1 (0-2) vs 3 (1-4); average pain: 2 (1-2) vs 5 (4-6); pain right now: 1.2 (0.7-1.9) vs 4 (3-5)] (all P > 0.05). The hospital stay duration was significantly reduced; for the seven pain interference categories, there were no significant improvements in the joint group. Significantly more patients achieved adequate pain control in the joint group than the usual group (p = .002). A reduction in OMEDD scores was observed for both cohorts, and the joint group's reduction was statistically more significant (p = 0.016). There were no significant differences in HRQoL between the two groups. Standardized Training for Radiation Oncology Physicians may lead to improved pharmacological interventions and enhanced pain relief. Recognizing the importance of these trainees in the healthcare team is crucial for achieving optimal pain management outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"388-395"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512206","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":"Recognizing the Unseen: Enhancing Family Caregiver Education in Morocco's Cancer Care.","authors":"Bourissi Hiba, Mellas Soufiane","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02521-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02521-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>During my thesis, I had the opportunity to work closely with family caregivers of cancer patients. This allowed me to meet these individuals and hear their stories filled with suffering. A large part of their complaints centered on the lack of information and training necessary to properly care for their ill relatives. Often, they find themselves responsible for a patient at home without possessing the required skills, sometimes knowing only the dosage of treatments to administer. This lack of training can lead to serious complications, such as bedsores in immobile patients or urinary infections. This experience underscores the critical need for comprehensive caregiver education in Morocco, a country where family caregivers play a crucial role in oncology care, especially in home-based support. To achieve this, the government, health care professionals, and NGOs must collaborate to develop accessible educational programs that equip caregivers with the necessary skills and knowledge.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"470-471"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142479606","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":"Public Health Measures Largely Responsible for Decline in U.S. Cancer Mortality.","authors":"John W Waterbor","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02656-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-025-02656-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"315-316"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144235785","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":"Assessment of Dental Students' Knowledge and Attitudes About the Epidemiologic and Clinical Characteristics of Oral Cancer: Implications for Other Middle-income Countries.","authors":"Dhiancarlo Rocha Macedo, Eduardo Fraga Maciel, Jéssica Ferreira Rodrigues, Sérgio Vitorino Cardoso, Guilherme José Pimentel Lopes de Oliveira, Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira Soares","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02529-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02529-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The stage of detection of head and neck cancer and the time between detection and treatment are critical to prognosis. The importance of the dentist in primary diagnosis and treatment planning has been emphasized. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of dental students in the prevention and early diagnosis of oral cancer. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 199 students from different institutions. A self-administered questionnaire with 34 multiple-choice questions on clinical and epidemiologic knowledge and opinions about oral cancer was used. Descriptive analysis to show means and frequencies and the binomial logistic regression test were used to perform the statistical analysis. The confidence level used was 95%. The results showed that all students in the study had heard of the existence of oral cancer, but only 24.6% knew someone with the disease. The majority reported a lack of information in the population about prevention and self-examination, as well as a lack of information campaigns in institutions. Although the majority perform clinical examinations of the oral mucosa (73.4%) and refer patients with suspicious lesions to specialists, there is low confidence in performing biopsies (73.4%) and gaps in training during graduation (84.4%). The majority have never attended continuing education courses on oral cancer but show interest (97.5%). The study identifies deficiencies in the knowledge and practices of dental students and highlights the need for improved teaching and training to promote oral cancer prevention and early detection. Further research in this area and ongoing assessment of students' skills are suggested.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"432-440"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142577009","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}
Suriya Baskar, Robert Schoeneich, Adhithya Baskar, Udhayvir Singh Grewal
{"title":"Leveraging Patient Education to Amplify Colorectal Cancer Screening in the United States: Strategies and Implications.","authors":"Suriya Baskar, Robert Schoeneich, Adhithya Baskar, Udhayvir Singh Grewal","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02482-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02482-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite several available screening modalities, colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer deaths, especially among populations with lower screening rates. Barriers to screening include cost, access, awareness, and education disparities, with interventions such as patient education programs and mailed screening kits showing promise in increasing participation rates. The current review elucidates the correlation between patient awareness/knowledge and screening rates in the United States, highlighting the pivotal role of education in mitigating these deficiencies. Different educational models, including online resources, mailed information, community programs, direct provider-based interventions, and narratives, are explored in terms of their effectiveness and limitations. We also offer a blueprint for primary care providers (PCPs) that highlights the importance of tailored education, barrier identification, and utilization of available resources to enhance CRC screening uptake. Large-scale adoption of educational strategies has the potential to significantly increase CRC screening rates and consequently reduce mortality associated with this preventable malignancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"321-328"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141767990","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":"Assessment of YouTube Videos Related to Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Thyroid Cancer for Patient Education.","authors":"Laura Samson, Brandon S Chai, Paris-Ann Ingledew","doi":"10.1007/s13187-024-02531-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13187-024-02531-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thyroid cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among those aged 15-29, with a noticeable increase in cases over the last decade. YouTube, one of the most frequented websites on the internet, serves as a common platform to obtain health information. This study uses a systematic approach to characterize YouTube videos related to radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy for thyroid cancer. The first 50 videos across four distinct YouTube search terms related to RAI therapy for thyroid cancer were identified after applying exclusion criteria. A previously validated video assessment tool was utilized to evaluate the videos. Two independent reviewers assessed a random sample of 10 videos, while the remaining 40 videos were evaluated by one reviewer as there were minimal discrepancies in coding. Among the identified videos, 26 videos were published within the past 3 years, with a median video length of 4 min and 53s. The three most common publishers' affiliations were non-profits (15 videos), personal accounts (12 videos), and health care facilities/organizations (11 videos). Most of the videos originated in the United States, used an interview format, featured physician presenters, and were directed towards patients. Highly covered topics included \"side effects and risks\" and \"RAI therapy overview\". The findings underscore the significant role YouTube plays in aiding patient comprehension of RAI therapy for thyroid cancer based on video parameters and content. These results can inform physicians' discussions with patients regarding YouTube and contribute to the development of new, high-quality YouTube videos to support thyroid cancer education.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":"450-455"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512202","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}