Reaching Further with Online Education? The Development of an Effective Online Program in Palliative Oncology

被引:20
作者
Koczwara, Bogda [1 ]
Francis, Kay [2 ]
Marine, Franca [3 ]
Goldstein, David [4 ]
Underhill, Craig [5 ]
Olver, Ian [3 ]
机构
[1] Flinders Med Ctr, Dept Med Oncol, Bedford Pk, SA 5042, Australia
[2] Med Oncol Grp Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
[3] Canc Council Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
[4] Prince Wales Hosp, Sydney, NSW, Australia
[5] Border Oncol Canc Ctr, Albury, NSW, Australia
关键词
Cancer education; Rural; Palliative oncology; CANCER CARE; MANAGEMENT; KNOWLEDGE; SURVIVAL;
D O I
10.1007/s13187-009-0037-6
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
Patients in rural and remote Australia have less access to specialist oncology services and rely more on local health professionals for provision of cancer care. We have developed a 7.5-h online educational program on palliative oncology for health professionals focused on the needs of rural providers. There were 501 active (enrolled) users and 268 ad hoc (non-enrolled) users, with 90 completing evaluation. Eighty-two (91%) indicated that their learning needs were partially or entirely met. Sixty-five (75%) respondents planned to review or change their practice as a result. The online program is effective in meeting learning needs of Australian health providers, reaching high numbers with high acceptability.
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页码:317 / 323
页数:7
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