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Shared Decision-Making and Cardiovascular Complications of Androgen Deprivation Therapy: an Educational Initiative for Oncology Team Members in Colorado, USA J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Rovshan M. Ismailov, Álvaro Aceña, Zaytuna D. Khasanova
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Institution-Wide Retreats Foster Organizational Learning and Action at a Comprehensive Cancer Center J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-12
Abstract Providing safe and informed healthcare for sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals with cancer is stymied by the lack of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data reliably available in health records and by insufficient training for staff. Approaches that support institutional learning, especially around sensitive topics, are essential for hospitals seeking to improve practices
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Integrating Shared Decision-Making into Undergraduate Oncology Education: A Pedagogical Framework J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Aaron Lawson McLean, Anna C. Lawson McLean
The integration of shared decision-making (SDM) into undergraduate oncology education represents a critical evolution in medical pedagogy, reflecting the growing complexity and patient-centric focus of contemporary healthcare. This paper introduces a comprehensive pedagogical framework designed to embed SDM within the undergraduate medical curriculum, particularly in oncology, where the multiplicity
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Effects of Interventions for Improving Awareness and Knowledge of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Among Chinese Young Adults for Prevention of Liver Cancer—A Randomized Controlled Trial J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-02
Abstract Chinese young adults (CYA), who are at an increasing risk of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which in turn increases the risk of liver cancer, are an ideal target population to deliver educational interventions to improve their awareness and knowledge of NAFLD and consequently reduce their risk of developing NAFLD. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy
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Providing 0.1 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Support to Fellowship Core Faculty Improves Faculty Involvement in Fellowship Education and Recruitment J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Ayesha Butt, Jana Christian, Anna Kress, Benjamin Y. Lu, Michael E. Hurwitz, Sarah B. Goldberg, Nikolai A. Podoltsev, Luci Gilkes, Alfred Ian Lee
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An Exploration of the Pillars of Leadership in Cancer Education J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Thenugaa Rajeswaran, Krista Dawdy, Maria Bishop, Gilad Amiel, Kathleen Heneghan, Jamal Khader, Jakob de Vries, Filipe Santos Silva, David Wiljer, Ewa Szumacher
Leadership plays a key role in cancer education (CE) and the success of its practices. Leaders in CE must effectively use their leadership skills to be able to communicate, collaborate, and educate their team members. There is a lack of formalized and standardized curriculums for institutions in developing leadership programs, including what themes to focus on in CE. In this article, the authors describe
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Risk Groups by the Needs for Help: Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Wonshik Chee, Jee-Seon Yi, Eun-Ok Im
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Factors Influencing the Decision of Individuals with Breast Cancer to Join an Exercise Oncology Trial J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Som D. Mukherjee
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Community Health Navigators for Cancer Screening Among Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Adults Who Use American Sign Language J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 E. Bergeron, R. Valdez, C. J. Moreland, R. Wang, T. Knight, P. Kushalnagar
Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing (DDBHH) individuals experience barriers to accessing cancer screening, including ineffective patient-physician communication when discussing screening recommendations. For other underserved communities, culturally and linguistically aligned community health navigators (CHNs) have been shown to improve cancer screening and care. A needs assessment study was conducted
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The Impact of Acculturation on Skin Cancer Risk and Protective Behaviors in Hispanic Populations J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Yanci A. Algarin, Dana Jaalouk, Anika Pulumati, Keyvan Nouri
The US Hispanic population faces rising skin cancer risks and poorer clinical outcomes, despite lower incidence rates. Acculturation, adopting elements of the dominant culture, may influence skin cancer attitudes and behaviors among Hispanics. We systematically reviewed PubMed articles from 2000 to 2023. Peer-reviewed English articles that assessed the relationship between acculturation and skin cancer
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Efficacy of Community Health Worker–Delivered Family Health History-Based Breast Cancer Education and Services Among Chinese Americans J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Bertille Assoumou, Yu-Lyu Yeh, Haocen Wang, Zihan Zhang, Jun Wang, Judy Huei-Yu Wang, Ping Ma, Lei-Shih Chen
Family health history (FHH) is an evidence-based genomics tool used in cancer prevention and education. Chinese Americans, the largest Asian American group, face unique barriers in FHH collection and communication. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of culturally and linguistically appropriate community health worker (CHW)–delivered FHH-based breast cancer (BC) education and services to Chinese
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The Development and Evaluation of an Educational Video for Breast Cancer Patients Requiring Adjuvant Radiation Therapy J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Yvonne Moussa, Yobelli Jimenez, Wei Wang, Najmun Nahar, Verity Ahern, Kirsty Stuart
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Low Levels of Lifetime Pap Test Receipt Among Vulnerable Guatemalans J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Kimberly Garcia, Eli Iacob, Mari Dean-Smith, Emily Royce, Gaby Alvarez, Deanna Kepka
Low and middle-income countries, such as Guatemala, shoulder a disproportionate share of cervical cancer, a preventable disease in high income countries. Tangible obstacles, such as lack of access to health care, cultural differences, and insufficient infrastructure, and facilitators, such as being Ladino, married, and educated, have been identified in the literature related to cervical cancer prevention
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Some Considerations on a Patient’s Sense of Immortality: Bringing a Human Dimension to the Process J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-19
Abstract One of the most frequent, although widely understandable, reactions of people diagnosed with an incurable tumor is represented by incredulity, anger, and the denial of the impossibility of a definitive cure. Often, a picture of intense anxiety quickly takes over, overlapping the ever-growing collective hysteria of modern society, the result of a complex cultural mechanism in which technocracy
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Promoting Linguistically Based Health Literacy in Doctors for Better Cancer Healthcare in Cyprus J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Georgios P. Georgiou, Polina Mackay
This paper explores a novel approach in cancer healthcare, underscoring the significance of fostering health literacy among doctors by enhancing their ability to employ linguistically oriented strategies to extract and interpret the linguistic behavior of patients. The focus is on the Greek-Cypriot context, where research on health literacy is still in its nascent stages.
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Practices of French General Practitioners Regarding Vaccination of Boys Against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), One Year After the Application of Its Official Recommendation J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-14
Abstract In 2019, French health authorities extended the recommendation for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to include boys aged 11 to 19 years. We describe HPV vaccination practices among French general practitioners (GPs) since this recommendation wasapplied. We also identified factors associated with the propensity to propose HPV vaccination to boys. Cross-sectional study, between May and
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Cancer Specialists: Evaluating the Co-creation and Impact of Malawi’s First Surgical Oncology Summerschool J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Remco van Egmond, Jurre van Kesteren, Lucy Kaomba, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Eric Borgstein, Inne Borel Rinkes, Marcus Rijken, Schelto Kruijff, Eva Stortelder
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Health Care Professional Education on Cancer Screening of SGM Individuals: An Integrative Review J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Andrew Lim, Kristin Dickinson, Robin M. Lally
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Exploring Quality of Life Experiences and Concerns of Black Breast Cancer Survivors: a Narrative Approach J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Natasha Renee Burse, Yendelela L. Cuffee, Linda A. Wray, Vernon M. Chinchilli, Eugene J. Lengerich, Kathryn H. Schmitz
Abstract Black breast cancer survivors (BCS) in comparison with White BCS are more likely to experience suboptimal quality of life (QoL). QoL is a multi-dimensional concept that focuses on different aspects of well-being (e.g., emotional well-being). There is limited evidence on the perspectives and experiences of QoL (e.g., the influence of breast cancer on QoL) and the QoL concerns (e.g., negative
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“Life Without Symptoms” or “Being Able to Enjoy Life”: What does it Mean to be “Well” After Cancer? J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Gemma Skaczkowski, Sheina Orbell, Carlene Wilson
Objective: To achieve wellness in cancer survivorship, researchers and clinicians need a better understanding of what it means to live “well”, from the perspective of cancer survivors themselves. Methods: Australian and UK cancer survivors (N = 376) diagnosed in the previous five years, were asked “What does it mean to be well?”, with an open-ended text response. Responses were coded using content
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Evaluating the Educational Value of Cancer Registries — a Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 James Lin, Hugo C. Temperley, Kirsten Larkins, Caitlin Waters, Kit Loong Chong, Jack Maida, David Proud, Adele Burgess, Alexander Heriot, Philip Smart, Helen Mohan
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Learning Outcomes of “GetSMART,” Education for Diagnostics and Targeted Treatment for HER2+ Metastatic Gastric and Colorectal Cancers J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-23 Monica Augustyniak, Emil Lou, Ginny Jacobs, Matthew Fleming, John Marshall, Anelisa Coutinho, Takayuki Yoshino
The treatment landscape for patients affected by gastric and colorectal cancer (G&CRC) has significantly broadened over the past decade. Molecular diagnostic methods have improved with a precision oncology-driven approach to the development of treatment options tailored to specific molecular targets, including the human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2). While scientific evidence on the role of HER2
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Surgical and Radiology Trainees’ Proficiency in Reading Mammograms: the Importance of Education for Cancer Localisation J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-15
Abstract Medical imaging with mammography plays a very important role in screening and diagnosis of breast cancer, Australia’s most common female cancer. The visualisation of cancers on mammograms often forms a diagnosis and guidance for radiologists and breast surgeons, and education platforms that provide real cases in a simulated testing environment have been shown to improve observer performance
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A Novel USMLE® Step 1 Based Approach to Introducing Radiation Oncology to Second-Year Preclinical Medical Students J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Mary T. Mahoney, Michael D. Mix, Karna T. Sura, Lauren J. Germain
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Evaluating How a School-Based Skin Cancer Prevention Program Can Change Behavior Among North Carolina Highschoolers J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Sarah Friday, Katherine Salisbury, Stephanie Snyder, Lindsay Strowd
The incidence of skin cancer has risen steadily over recent decades. Childhood and adolescent sun exposure remains a critical risk factor in skin cancer development, making education of high schoolers imperative for promoting sun-safe behaviors. Medical students in North Carolina recognized this need and designed a skin cancer education program focused on portraying skin cancer in individuals with
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A Qualitative Analysis of Medical Student Reflections Following Participation in a Canadian Radiation Oncology Studentship J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Brandon S. Chai, Meredith Giuliani, Joanne Alfieri, Jeffrey Cao, Andrea Bezjak, Michael Kim, Che Hsuan David Wu, Nauman Malik, David Y. Mak, Paris-Ann Ingledew
Exposure to radiation oncology in medical school curricula is limited; thus, mentorship and research opportunities like the Dr. Pamela Catton Summer Studentship Program attempt to bridge this gap and stimulate interest in the specialty. In 2021, the studentship was redesigned as virtual research, mentorship, and case-based discussions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explores the impact of
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Employment-related Education and Support for Cancer Survivors: a Content Analysis of Employment Resources Offered on National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center Websites J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Stephen Wechsler, Michele Ma, Areej El-Jawahri, Kristen Elizabeth Laws, Haley Naticchioni, Kaitlin Flannery, Alison Coleman, Kathleen Lyons
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Caring for an Individual with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL): Understanding Family Caregivers’ Perceptions of Social Support, Caregiver Burden, and Unmet Support Needs J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Kevin B. Wright, Carma L. Bylund, Diliara Bagautdinova, Taylor S. Vasquez, Maria Sae-Hau, Elisa S. Weiss, Michelle Rajotte, Carla L. Fisher
Family caregivers (FCs) of a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can encounter unpredictable challenges and care demands. They can experience high levels of burden, a loss of self-care, and poor quality of life. Their receipt of social support and ability to communicate with clinicians may impact their burden. FCs would benefit from educational resources that teach them communication skills
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Development of a Digital Storytelling Intervention to Increase Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Hispanic/Latino Community: a Qualitative Evaluation J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Abby M. Lohr, Graciela Porraz Capetillo, Luz Molina, Miriam Goodson, Kaitlyn Smith, Joan M. Griffin, Mark L. Wieland, Irene G. Sia
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Establishing a Spanish-Focused Advance Care Planning Educational Session for Latina Breast Cancer Survivors J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Moroni Fernandez Cajavilca, Kara Dassel, Gabriela Portugal-Bouza, Rebecca Utz, Katherine Supiano
Minoritized groups including Latinos are less engaged in awareness and discussion of advance care planning (ACP) due to the United States English-dominated healthcare system that contributes to systemic inequities related to language and cultural barriers. Explicit interventions, such as a sole Spanish-speaking educational session, may begin discussions of ACP among Latina breast cancer survivors.
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A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Health Education Programs for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Rural Communities: Implications for Promoting Health Equity J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Ariel Washington, Lisa Smith, Georgia Anderson, Jill Randall, Karen Kayser, Scott LaJoie
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Utility of a Novel Trainee-Level Hematology/Oncology Podcast in Graduate Medical Education: a Pilot Study J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-11 Ronak H. Mistry, Daniel J. Hausrath, Vivek G. Patel
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Partnership in Cancer Research (PCAR) Program Increases Medical Student Knowledge and Confidence to Perform Cancer Research J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Luis P. Marin, Jessica H. Presley, Katerina Noori, Diane McKinstry, Brandi Dawson, Kevin Sexton, Eric Peterson, Sarah Elizabeth Harrington, Jerad M. Gardner, Bolni Marius Nagalo, Behjatolah Montzavi-Karbassi, Steven R. Post, Richard W. Nicholas, Thomas Kelly
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Enhancing Symptom Screening and Patient Education Among Patients with Metastatic Lung Cancer: a Qualitative Analysis J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Amir H. Safavi, Emily Bryson, Victoria Delibasic, Michael C. Tjong, Julie Hallet, Alyson Mahar, Laura E. Davis, Frances C. Wright, Ambica Parmar, Natalie G. Coburn, Alexander V. Louie
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The Value of Networking in Cancer Education and Capacity Building. J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Emad Shash,Ghada A Soliman,Wahid Al-Kharusi,Maha Yahia,Julius Mwaiselage,Dewani Mesemo,Chacha Mwita,Samuel Gathere,Leo Masamba,Henda Rais,Mustafa Hussein,Victoria Ngo,Pedro Mateu Gelabert,Hany Hussein,Robert M Chamberlain,Amr S Soliman
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Qualitative Interviews to Add Patient Perspectives in Colorectal Cancer Screening: Improvements in a Learning Health System J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Meghan M JaKa, Maren G Henderson, Samantha Alch, Jeanette Y Ziegenfuss, Andrew R Zinkel, Nathaniel D Osgood, Ann Werner, Caitlin M Borgert Spaniol, Matthew Flory, Patricia L Mabry
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Development of a Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Genetics Curriculum for Community Health Workers: KEEP IT (Keeping Each other Engaged Program via IT) Community Health Worker Training J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Caitlin G. Allen, Ashley Hatch, Suparna Qanungo, Marvella Ford, Sarah Tucker Marrison, Quisha Umemba
We developed a curriculum for community health workers (CHWs) using an innovative, community-engaged focus group and Delphi process approach. Equipping CHWs with knowledge of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC) and genetics could help enhance identification of women at risk for HBOC, referral, and navigation through genetic services. We conducted focus groups with five CHWs and a three-round
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A Novel Digital Educational Strategy Improves Treatment Adherence and Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Myeloma J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Juan Guio, Andrés Melo, Mateo Mejía Saldarriaga, Cynthia Fuentes, Natalia Tíjaro-Ovalle, Andrés Borda, Yuli Guzmán, Elías Bolaños, Guillermo Quintero, Mónica Duarte, Claudia Agudelo, Soraya Aparicio, Gina Cuellar, Patricia Bernal, Marco Paéz, Erica Rueda, Agustina Rodriguez, Fernando Alvarado, Oscar Pinzón, Martha Romero
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Preparing Hematology/Oncology Fellows for Success: Implementing an Annual Career Development and Research Retreat J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Akeem R. Lewis, Grace M. Choong, Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake, Narjust Florez, Urshila Durani, Siddhartha Yadav, Harry Fuentes, Karl Sorensen, Daniel S. Childs, Antoine Saliba, Jonas Paludo, Timothy J. Hobday
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Indigenizing and Ruralizing NCI Screen to Save Program: Resources, Optimizing Outreach, Teaching, Science (ROOTS) J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 William Maybee, Whitney Ann Henry, Dakota Lazore-Swan, Corrinne Abrams, Kris Attwood, Paula Vincent, Kayla Catalfamo, Rodney C. Haring
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a complex health disparity in many Indigenous and rural populations. While it affects anyone regardless of race, age, gender, or other common differences among people, Indigenous and rural populations are at a higher risk of dying from colorectal cancer. An NCI Screen to Save (S2S) program was culturally tailored to promote awareness and knowledge of colorectal cancer and
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Assessing Disparities in Cervical Cancer Screening with Pap Test by Disability Types J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Amarachukwu F. Orji, Amira Albert Roess
Prior research has found that women with disabilities have often experienced disparities in receipt of cervical cancer screening. However, there is a research gap regarding receipt of cervical cancer screening by types of disability. This study examined the differences in receiving cervical cancer screening through self-reported Pap testing among women by disability type. This cross-sectional study
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Effect of an Oncology Focused High School Outreach Event in Increasing Interest in Cancer Care and Healthcare Careers J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-18 Rishub K. Das, Kayla A Buttafuoco, Laura Ibidunni, Ronnie Mubang, Kyla P. Terhune, Brian C. Drolet
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Pre-diagnosis Symptoms, Attributed Causes, and Healthcare Seeking Assets of Younger Colorectal Cancer Survivors J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-16 Jackie Knight Wilt, Laura A Siminoff, Maria D. Thomson
Younger onset colorectal cancer (CRC) rates continue to rise. Survivors younger than the requisite age of population-based screening guidelines experience adverse symptoms, longer appraisal delays, and more advanced-stage diagnoses. This secondary analysis of interviews with n=252 recently diagnosed CRC survivors was completed to compare younger and older survivors’ symptoms, attributed causes, and
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Changes in Cancer Screening Knowledge Among a Prospective Cohort of Spanish-Speaking Hispanic Community Outreach Event Participants in Florida and Puerto Rico J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Shannon M. Christy, Eida M. Castro-Figueroa, Jomar Lopez, Steven K. Sutton, McKenzie McIntyre, Jennifer Garcia, Cynthia Cortes, Arline Vela Vidal, Clement K. Gwede, Melissa Marzán, Julio Jimenez, Susan T. Vadaparampil
The current study examined cancer prevention and early detection awareness (pre-workshop) and changes in knowledge (from pre- to post-workshop) among Hispanic/Latino (H/L) community members who participated in Spanish-language educational outreach events in Puerto Rico (PR) and Florida (FL). Spanish-language educational outreach events were comprised of an educational session lasting approximately
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Feasibility and Impact of an Online Simulation Focusing on Nursing Communication About Sexual Health in Gynecologic Oncology J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Hazar Mrad, Audrey Chouinard, Renée Pichette, Lynda Piché, Karine Bilodeau
Nurses’ communication regarding the sexual health of women with gynecologic cancer is suboptimal and may be attributed to their lack of sexual health training and knowledge. Our study aims to document the learning experience, impacts, and feasibility of an online educational intervention activity between oncology nurses and a simulated participant on communication with patients regarding oncological
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Increasing Lung Cancer Screening for High-Risk Smokers in a Frontier Population J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-09 Mark Dignan, Kristin Cina, Michele Sargent, Margaret O’Connor, Romaine Tobacco, Linda Burhansstipanov, Sheikh Ahamed, David White, Daniel Petereit
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Impact of Practical Online Lessons on Chinese Medical Students’ Perception of Radiation Oncology J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Ziye Zheng, Yuxuan Wang, Fuquan Zhang, Jiawei Zhu, Jing Shen, Qingyu Meng, Bei Wang, Bing Zhou, Wei Tian, Lihua Yu, Junfang Yan
Radiotherapy is an essential component of oncology treatment. It is imperative that clinicians and medical students have a fundamental understanding of radiotherapy. However, radiation oncology education is deficient worldwide. This study introduced an hour-long online Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) as a supplement to the basic curriculum for 8-year medical students at Peking Union Medical College
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Geriatric Communication Skills Training Program for Oncology Healthcare Providers: a Secondary Analysis of Patient and Caregiver Outcomes J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Amanda Kastrinos, Elizabeth A. Schofield, Aimee Moreno, Beatriz Korc-Grodzicki, Christian Nelson, Koshy Alexander, Patricia A. Parker, Ruth Manna, Yesne Alici, Smita C. Banerjee
Geriatric cancer patients and their caregivers have unique needs that make it difficult for their healthcare providers (HCPs) to effectively communicate with them. As ineffective communication can lead to negative health outcomes, it is important that oncology HCPs receive specialized training on communication with older adult patients and their caregivers. We conducted a small pilot study examining
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Genomic Literacy among Nurses in Jordan: A Population-based Study J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Aladeen Alloubani, Majeda AL-Ruzzieh, Nour Khawaja, Laila Akhu-Zaheya
The current study aimed to measure genomic literacy among Jordanian nurses by evaluating their understanding of key genomic concepts and how they view genomics in nursing practice. Descriptive, Cross-sectional, and Correlational designs were used in this study. A descriptive design was used using the Genomic Nursing Concept Inventory (GNCI©), a 31-item instrument. Data were collected from a total of
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Design and Implementation of a Multidisciplinary High-Fidelity Simulation Course for the Management of Malignant Spinal Cord Compression J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Yiming Michael Zhu, Brian Chwyl, Susan Fawcett, Fan Yang, Heather Warkentin, Sunita Ghosh, Brock Debenham, Adele Duimering, Mustafa Al Balushi
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End-of-Life Care Education as Blended Learning Approach for General Practitioners: a Scoping Review J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Shrikant Atreya, Naveen Salins
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Psychometric Validation of the Patient Anal Cancer Knowledge Scale (PACKS) in a Cohort of Black and Hispanic/Latino Sexual and Gender Diverse Young Adults J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Christopher W. Wheldon
Lack of anal cancer information in priority populations is a major barrier to the uptake and utilization of prevention services. A validated measure of anal cancer knowledge is needed to inform patient education and shared clinical decision-making for anal cancer prevention. The purpose of this study was to validate the Patient Anal Cancer Knowledge Scale (PACKS) in a sample of GBM, namely Black and
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Florida-California Cancer Health Equity Center (CaRE2) Community Scientist Research Advocacy Program J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 B. Hensel, N. Askins, E. Ibarra, C. Aristizabal, I. Guzman, R. Barahona, B. Hazelton-Glenn, J. Lee, Z. Zhang, F. Odedina, D. J. Wilkie, M. C. Stern, L. Baezconde-Garbanati, S. Suther, F. Webb
The Community Scientist Program (CSP), a model connecting researchers with community members, is effective to inform and involve the general population in health-related clinical research. Given the existing cancer disparities among Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino/a populations, more models describing how cancer-related CSPs are designed, implemented, and evaluated are needed. The Florida-California
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Breast Cancer Patients Toward Lymphedema Complications: Cross-Sectional Study J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Yan Qin, Junjun Lu, Shanze Li, Jie Huang, Wenjing Teng, Yue Wu, Wanqing Chen, Lizhen Wang, Weikang Zhu
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Effects of Psycho-education Interventions on Colorectal Cancer Patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 XiaoYing Zhang, HuangQin Liu, LiYing Lin, Huimin Xiao
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Evaluation of the Quality and Comprehensiveness of YouTube Videos Discussing Pancreatic Cancer J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Alexander J. Didier, Lauren Fang, Jennifer Stiene, Caleb T. Spencer, Danae M. Hamouda
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An Interactive Educational Tool to Improve Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Knowledge and Recommendation Among Nurses J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Shuk On Annie Leung, Alessandro Villa, Eileen Duffey-Lind, Kelly Welch, Theresa Jabaley, Marilyn Hammer, Sarah Feldman
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The ISAC Paradigm to Tame Oral Cancer in Saudi Arabia: A Quasi-experimental Study J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Mohammed Jafer, Ibtisam Moafa, Ciska Hoving, Math Candel, Abdulrahman A. Kaabi, Bart Van Den Borne
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Impact of a Cancer Education Curriculum on Appalachian Kentucky Middle and High School Students J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Lauren Hudson-Rose, L. Todd Weiss, Nathan L. Vanderford
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Right Information, Right Patient, Right Time: Utilizing the MyCareCompass Platform to Deliver Patient Education in the Oncology Setting J. Cancer Educ. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Linda Fleisher, Cassidy Kenny, Cheryl Rusten, Daniella Koren, Zoe Landau