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Educational programs in cancer prevention and detection: determining content and quality.
1College of Nursing and Health Professions, MCP Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Oncology Nursing Forum
|November 4, 2000
Summary
Nurses should enhance their role in developing and testing cancer prevention and detection programs. A multidisciplinary approach, incorporating nursing insights, is crucial for effective cancer control education.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Cancer prevention and detection education varies across healthcare disciplines.
- Disciplinary differences may stem from varying interests and perceptions of urgent cancer control issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing cancer prevention and detection educational programs.
- To recommend essential components for such training.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of research articles.
- Analysis of internet resources.
Main Results:
- Significant variations exist in basic, advanced, and continuing medical education for cancer prevention and detection.
- These variations highlight potential differences in perceived priorities across healthcare fields.
Conclusions:
- Nursing must increase its engagement in creating and validating high-quality cancer prevention and detection programs.
- A multidisciplinary strategy that preserves the nursing perspective is recommended for enhanced cancer control expertise.