Jacquelyn M Krisch, Lauren J Germain, Christopher Curtiss, Michael A Archer, Alina Basnet, Ernest Scalzetti, Michael D Mix
{"title":"Use of a Simulated Tumor Board to Teach Oncology and Multidisciplinary Collaboration to Pre-clinical Medical Students.","authors":"Jacquelyn M Krisch, Lauren J Germain, Christopher Curtiss, Michael A Archer, Alina Basnet, Ernest Scalzetti, Michael D Mix","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02653-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02653-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is a need to teach interdisciplinary education in undergraduate medical education to encourage the fundamentals of teamwork and communication for enhanced patient outcomes. This report describes a novel interdisciplinary education session in the form of a simulated multidisciplinary oncology tumor board (TB) for pre-clinical medical students. Goals included the following: review of select pre-clinical lung cancer learning points, demonstration of diagnostic techniques relevant to the workup of lung cancer, and exposition of multidisciplinary and interprofessional teamwork. One hundred and sixty-four first-year medical students attended the required in-person session. A pre-recorded introduction to tumor boards and a pre-quiz were assigned to assess pre-session understanding. The in-person component consisted of three case-based learning scenarios: first, a simulated interdisciplinary tumor board panel on lung adenocarcinoma followed by two cases on squamous cell carcinoma and small cell lung cancer during which students worked collaboratively to answer board-style multiple choice questions on case-specific basic science. Seventy-two students (43.9%) completed the anonymous post-session evaluation survey. Feedback was largely positive, with 55 (76.4%) students reporting a better understanding of multidisciplinary care. Fifty (69.4%) students reported the session helpful in highlighting board-style lung cancer basic science content. Simulated TBs may be an effective strategy to reinforce oncology content and highlight the importance of multidisciplinary and interprofessional patient care for pre-clinical medical students.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129429","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":"Correction to: Evaluation of a pilot cancer patient navigation program in the limited‑resource setting of Trinidad and Tobago.","authors":"Kimberly Badal, Nalisha Monroe, Alisha Mohamed, Akash Maniam, Michelle Badal, Kamira Maharaj","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02613-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02613-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121271","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}
Ting Lu, Junxia Xu, Qingrong Cao, Jing Zhang, Jian Chen, Lin Lin, Benjie Shan, Jie Wei
{"title":"Culturally Adapted Shared Decision-Making Tool for Breast Cancer Clinical Trials in China: A Nurse-Led Approach.","authors":"Ting Lu, Junxia Xu, Qingrong Cao, Jing Zhang, Jian Chen, Lin Lin, Benjie Shan, Jie Wei","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02646-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02646-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to develop and validate a culturally adapted, nurse-led shared decision-making question prompt list (SDM-QPL) to enhance decision-making support for Chinese breast cancer patients considering clinical trials. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving a systematic literature review (52 studies), semi-structured interviews with 15 patients and 8 healthcare providers, a three-round Delphi consensus with 13 experts, and psychometric testing. The process yielded a 40-item QPL tailored to cultural needs, such as familial decision-making and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) use. The SDM-QPL, organized into five modules, achieved strong expert consensus (Kendall's W = 0.82, P < 0.001) and retained 92% of nurse-sensitive items. Psychometric evaluation confirmed high validity (S-CVI/Ave = 0.89) and reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.91). Qualitative analysis identified key barriers: information overload (93.3%), risk misperceptions (86.7%), and nursing communication gaps (80.0%). This nurse-led SDM-QPL, grounded in Elwyn's Three-Talk Model, addresses China's unique cultural and structural challenges, fostering triadic dialogue among patients, families, and providers. The tool empowers oncology nurses to bridge communication gaps, improve trial participation equity, and support patient-centered care in collectivist settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081805","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":"Enhancing Radiation Oncology Delineation Skills Through Simulation-Based Learning (SBL): A Five-Step Practical Approach Using the ADDIE Model.","authors":"Hany S Attallah, Rania Abdelghani, Omayma Hamed","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02637-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02637-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Simulation of radiotherapy treatment setup is an integral part of the daily radiation oncology practice. Hence, simulation-based learning (SBL) plays a critical role in radiation oncology resident training. Such practical training approach enhances the precision of tumor delineation and the organs at risk (OARs), thus, directly influencing treatment efficacy and patient safety. Our review explores the application of the ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation) model in developing and implementing an SBL program of delineation skills training for the radiation oncologists. In this review, we discussed the phases of the ADDIE model as follows: analysis to determine the skills gap, design to tailor the training program to incorporate the advanced technology methods, development targets creating practical case scenarios and assessment tools, implementation assures the real-time feedback and the model-based debriefing sessions, and finally evaluation phase that employs the Kirkpatrick model. The application of the ADDIE model in SBL emphasizes that the training aligns with the educational needs. This enhances the clinical performance, and consequently, improves patient outcomes in radiation oncology. Applying the ADDIE model in SBL achieves the educational needs in radiation oncology delineation skills training, which will lead to enhance the clinical performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081806","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}
Eun-Ok Im, Wonshik Chee, Sudeshna Paul, Seo Yun Kim, Mi-Young Choi, Janet Deatrick, Jillian Inouye, Grace Ma, Jun Mao, Salimah Meghani, Giang T Nguyen, Marilyn Schapira, Connie Ulrich, Seon-Ae Yeo, Ting Bao, David Shin
{"title":"A Technology-Based Educational Intervention and Multiple Domains of Symptom Experience: Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors.","authors":"Eun-Ok Im, Wonshik Chee, Sudeshna Paul, Seo Yun Kim, Mi-Young Choi, Janet Deatrick, Jillian Inouye, Grace Ma, Jun Mao, Salimah Meghani, Giang T Nguyen, Marilyn Schapira, Connie Ulrich, Seon-Ae Yeo, Ting Bao, David Shin","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02648-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02648-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Symptom management is one of the major concerns of cancer survivors, including Asian American breast cancer survivors (ABS) during their survivorship process. The purpose of this randomized intervention study was to determine the efficacy of a technology-based educational intervention in decreasing multiple domains of symptom experience among ABS. This was a part of a randomized clinical trial with repeated measures among 199 ABS recruited through online and offline groups/communities for Asian Americans. The intervention was a technology-based educational (information and coaching/support) program using computers and mobile devices to change health behaviors to improve the women's survivorship experience. The data were collected using multiple items on background and disease factors, and the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale-Short Form (MSAS-SF). The data analysis was conducted using an intent-to-treat approach. Although the differences were not statistically significant, all multiple domain symptom scores of the intervention group decreased from pre-test to post 3 months, while only psychological symptom distress scores of the control group decreased from pre-test to post 3 months. Depending on the domain of symptoms, the significant mediators, with total, direct, or indirect effects, were different at different time points. For instance, attitudes, perceived barriers, social influences, social support, and self-efficacy showed significant total mediation effects on the total symptom distress scores only at pre-test (p < 0.05). The efficacy of a technology-based education intervention was supported in decreasing symptoms among ABS. Health educators need to consider that culturally tailored technology-based educational interventions could help improve the symptom experience of ABS.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081804","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}
Sebastian Borgund Hansen, Siv Fonnes, Birthe Thing Oggesen, Susanne Vahr Lauridsen, Jacob Rosenberg
{"title":"Patient Experiences and Expectations Regarding Erectile Dysfunction Education Prior to Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Sebastian Borgund Hansen, Siv Fonnes, Birthe Thing Oggesen, Susanne Vahr Lauridsen, Jacob Rosenberg","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02647-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02647-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Erectile dysfunction is common after surgery for rectal cancer with a prevalence of moderate to severe erectile dysfunction up to 35%. Preservation of sexual function is regarded as a core outcome in colorectal surgery. We wanted to investigate male patients' perspectives on preoperative education about the risk of erectile dysfunction after surgery for rectal cancer. Using an interview guide, we performed individual semi-structured interviews with male patients who had surgery for rectal cancer within the past 3-12 months. The interviews were transcribed, condensed, coded, and analyzed with inductive qualitative content analysis. We interviewed 13 male patients. Their perspectives were condensed in four main themes: importance of a partner to be present at the preoperative counseling; information as crucial; wishful thinking as a coping strategy; and the need for direct information to avoid unrealistic expectations. Patients described general gratitude across the entire process but a lack of follow-up regarding erectile function. Surgeons should actively engage in a discussion with patients regarding the risk of developing erectile dysfunction. Importance might differ since patients have different preoperative erectile functions and different postoperative needs. A partner or close relative should participate in the preoperative counseling.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081807","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":"Integrative Oncology Fellowship Training in the United States: Uniting Requirements and Core Competencies.","authors":"Ashley Larsen, Terri Crudup, Alissa Huston, Reya Sharman, Rodrick Babakhanlou, Renee Miu, Chirag Kapadia, Jean DiCarlo-Wagner, Tabarak Qassim, John Camoriano, Krisstina Gowin","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02643-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02643-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Integrative oncology (IO) programs in cancer care institutions are increasing. However, specialized training in IO is still limited. In 2022, we launched the first Integrative Medicine in Hematology Oncology (IMHO) fellowship program in the United States. Here, we describe a roadmap and educational model for building a fellowship, utilizing the core competencies from Witt et al. and accreditation requirements of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health (ACIMH) as the foundation to build an IO fellowship program pilot program. The pilot program was based on a national needs assessment identifying the need for an integrative oncology training program. This review presents a theoretical framework for IO education. The framework is based upon the construction and successes of the IMHO fellowship pilot program. The fellowship's foundation was built on the core competencies of integrative oncology knowledge, skill, and ability centered around the requirements of the ACIMH to meet requirement the of 1000 + hours in clinic, didactics, and research. Through the utilization of established integrative medicine curriculum married to integrative oncology-specific didactics, clinical application, and research initiatives, the pilot model has led to successful enrollment numbers, fellowship completion, and integrative medicine board eligibility. We put forward a roadmap for establishing IO educational programs, which can be tailored per center or institution. The IMHO pilot provides a clear and distinctive model to follow, allowing the ongoing need for fine-tuning and exploration of other models in the future to provide education across provider disciplines.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144023879","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}
Jaqueline Dos Santos Custódio, Indiara Soares Oliveira Ferrari, Jefferson Luiz Gross
{"title":"Development of an Educational Website for Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Lung Cancer.","authors":"Jaqueline Dos Santos Custódio, Indiara Soares Oliveira Ferrari, Jefferson Luiz Gross","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02649-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02649-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lung cancer is a serious health problem with high incidence and mortality rates. Surgery is one of the most applicable treatment options in the early stages, and clinical management after surgery is fundamental to the recovery process. Patient-reported outcomes are important to ensure improved care, while education allows patients to actively participate in their treatment. Websites, for example, can be used to educate patients and improve communication and information sharing. In this context, we developed and validated an educational website for lung cancer patients undergoing surgery. The study was carried out in two stages: construction of the educational material and validation of the site. The research resulted in ten materials with educational information. According to data from 20 patients, three main topics emerged: mobility, chest tube, and breathing. For the committee of 20 experts, the following topics were covered: prehabilitation, early mobilization, and smoking and alcohol cessation. The website was developed after the information had been analyzed, coded, and categorized. The content validity index was 0.98 and 0.95, according to the patients and the expert committee, respectively. The website allows immediate access to information and can be used as an educational strategy to complement the verbal guidance provided by health professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144057091","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":"Those Who Teach, Do.","authors":"Beatrice T B Preti","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02640-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02640-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144037088","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}
Madaliene Denison, Jinman Cai, Hannah H Roberson, Ellen Lockhart, Farrell Adkins
{"title":"Trainee Awareness of US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines.","authors":"Madaliene Denison, Jinman Cai, Hannah H Roberson, Ellen Lockhart, Farrell Adkins","doi":"10.1007/s13187-025-02638-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-025-02638-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 2021, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a final recommendation to lower the initial age for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening to 45<sup>1</sup>. At many institutions, trainees play a critical role in the implementation of CRC screening guidelines. The aim of the current study is to assess trainee awareness of recent changes to CRC screening guidelines. Trainees in surgical and non-surgical residency and fellowship programs at a single academic medical center were surveyed, in February of 2023, regarding awareness of recent changes to CRC screening guidelines. Additional information regarding trainee recommendations for various types of screening modalities and their perceptions of patient awareness was obtained. A total of 116 trainees responded to the survey, reflecting a 39% response rate. Of trainees recommending CRC screening, 75% recommended screening to be initiated at age 45, 13% at age 50, 6% at age 40, and 2% at age greater than 50. Trainee knowledge of screening guidelines came from medical school learning (70.7%) and USPSTF guidelines (82%). The most recommended screening modalities were colonoscopy (87%), fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) (31%), and fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) (15%). In comparing trainees who perform colonoscopies versus trainees from primary care specialties, there was no statistical difference between groups regarding knowledge on current screening guideline recommendations. Most trainees recommended CRC screening during their training. Unfortunately, many trainees were unaware of recent changes to CRC screening guidelines. These results revealed an important knowledge gap to be addressed among surgical and non-surgical trainees.</p>","PeriodicalId":50246,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cancer Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052219","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}