ENRICH: A promising oncology nurse training program to implement ASCO clinical practice guidelines on fertility for AYA cancer patients

PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING

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Editorial Material

Vadaparampil, Susan T.^1,2  Gwede, Clement K.¹  Meade, Cathy¹  Kelvin, Joanne³  Reich, Richard R.^1,4  Reinecke, Joyce⁵  Bowman, Meghan¹  Sehovic, Ivana¹  Quinn, Gwendolyn P.^1,2 

[1] MRC CANCONT, H Lee Moffitt Canc Ctr, Hlth Outcomes & Behav Program, 12902 USF Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 USA

[2] Univ S Florida, Morsani Coll Med, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612 USA

[3] Mem Sloan Kettering Canc Ctr, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA

[4] Univ South Florida Sarasota Manatee, Coll Arts & Sci, 8350 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243 USA

[5] Alliance Fertil Preservat, Lafayette, CA USA

关键词: Reproductive health;    Fertility;    Fertility preservation;    Training;    Oncology;    AYA;    Nurses;    Quality of life;    QOPI;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.pec.2016.05.013

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Objective: We describe the impact of ENRICH (Educating Nurses about Reproductive Issues in Cancer Healthcare), a web-based communication-skill-building curriculum for oncology nurses regarding AYA fertility and other reproductive health issues. Methods: Participants completed an 8-week course that incorporated didactic content, case studies, and interactive learning. Each learner completed a pre- and post-test assessing knowledge and a 6-month follow-up survey assessing learner behaviors and institutional changes. Results: Out of 77 participants, the majority (72%) scored higher on the post-test. Fifty-four participants completed the follow-up survey: 41% reviewed current institutional practices, 20% formed a committee, and 37% gathered patient materials or financial resources (22%). Participants also reported new policies (30%), in-service education (37%), new patient education materials (26%), a patient navigator role (28%), and workplace collaborations with reproductive specialists (46%). Conclusion: ENRICH improved nurses' knowledge and involvement in activities addressing fertility needs of oncology patients. Our study provides a readily accessible model to prepare oncology nurses to integrate American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines and improve Quality Oncology Practice Initiative measures related to fertility. Practice implications: Nurses will be better prepared to discuss important survivorship issues related to fertility and reproductive health, leading to improved quality of life outcomes for AYAs. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

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