Pilot study of an online training program to increase genetic literacy and communication skills in oncology healthcare professionals discussing BRCA1/2 genetic testing with breast and ovarian cancer patients

被引：15

作者：

Meiser, Bettina ^{[1
]}

Woodward, Paula ^{[2
]}

Gleeson, Margaret ^{[3
]}

Kentwell, Maira ^{[4
,5
]}

Fan, Helen Mar ^{[6
]}

Antill, Yoland ^{[7
,8
]}

Butow, Phyllis N. ^{[9
]}

Boyle, Frances ^{[10
,11
]}

Best, Megan ^{[12
]}

Taylor, Natalie ^{[13
,14
]}

Bell, Katy ^{[15
]}

Tucker, Kathy ^{[16
,17
]}

机构：

[1] Univ New South Wales UNSW, Psychosocial Res Grp, Prince Wales Clin Sch, Level 4,C25 Lowy Bldg, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia

[2] Med Collect Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW, Australia

[3] Hunter Family Canc Serv, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England

[4] Peter MacCallum Canc Ctr, Parkville Familial Canc Clin, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

[5] Royal Melbourne Hosp, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

[6] Royal Brisbane & Womens Hosp, Genet Hlth Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

[7] Peter MacCallum Canc Ctr, Parkville Familial Canc Clin, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

[8] Monash Univ, Fac Med Nursing & Hlth Sci, Family Canc Clin, Monash Hlth Nursing & Hlth Sci, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

[9] Univ Sydney, Psychooncol Cooperat Res Grp, Ctr Med Psychol & Evidence Based Decis Making, Sydney, NSW, Australia

[10] Univ Sydney, Sch Med, Sydney, NSW, Australia

[11] Univ Sydney, Fac Med & Hlth, Pam McLean Ctr, Sydney, NSW, Australia

[12] Univ Notre Dame, Inst Eth & Soc, Sydney, NSW, Australia

[13] Canc Council New South Wales, Canc Res Div, Sydney, NSW, Australia

[14] Univ Sydney, Fac Hlth Sci, Sydney, NSW, Australia

[15] Univ Sydney, Sch Publ Hlth, Sydney, NSW, Australia

[16] UNSW Sydney, Prince Wales Hosp, Hereditary Canc Clin, Sydney, NSW, Australia

[17] UNSW Sydney, Prince Wales Clin Sch, Sydney, NSW, Australia

来源：

FAMILIAL CANCER | 2022年 / 21卷 / 02期

基金：

澳大利亚国家健康与医学研究理事会; 英国医学研究理事会;

关键词：

Communication training; Online training; Oncology healthcare professionals; Genetic testing; BRCA1; BRCA2; Breast cancer; Ovarian cancer; BILATERAL PROPHYLACTIC MASTECTOMY; FAMILY-HISTORY; WOMEN; KNOWLEDGE; EDUCATION; RISK; ATTITUDES; EFFICACY; DECISION; MODEL;

D O I：

10.1007/s10689-021-00261-1

中图分类号：

R73 [肿瘤学];

学科分类号：

100214 ;

摘要：

The increasing use of genetic testing for BRCA1/2 and other pathogenic variants in the management of women with breast and ovarian cancer necessitates increased genetic literacy in oncology healthcare professionals. This pilot study aimed to evaluate an online training program to increase genetic literacy and communication skills in Australian oncology healthcare professionals tasked with discussing and coordinating mainstream genetic testing with breast and ovarian cancer patients. A training website with embedded videos was developed. This study assesses the website's acceptability and user-friendliness; suggestions for improvement were also elicited. Oncology healthcare professionals were recruited through relevant professional organisations, invited to the study by email, asked to work through the website and then complete an online questionnaire. Thirty-two oncology healthcare professionals completed the questionnaire after viewing the website. Nearly all participants were satisfied with the information contained in the program (very satisfied: n = 14/32, 44%, satisfied: n = 17/32, 53%, neither satisfied nor dissatisfied: n = 1/32, 3%) and reported that they had gained new skills (n = 29/32, 91%) and had increased confidence (n = 29/31, 94%) in communicating with breast and ovarian cancer patients about genetic testing. More than 93% (28/30) of participants endorsed the online program as clearly presented, informative, relevant and useful. This pilot study demonstrated high feasibility and acceptability of the training program to increase genetic literacy and communication skills in oncology healthcare professionals discussing genetic testing with breast and ovarian cancer patients. Further evidence from a randomised trial is needed to evaluate effects on changing clinical practice, improving patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.

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页码：157 / 166

页数：10

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