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Cancer risk reduction counseling: a computer-assisted curriculum.
P R Gordon1, T L Bassford, S M Lippman
1Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Computer-assisted cancer risk reduction counseling improved medical students' knowledge and attitudes. This curriculum offers a promising approach to teaching this vital physician skill for cancer prevention.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Education
Background:
- Cancer is increasingly recognized as a preventable disease.
- Effective cancer prevention relies on risk reduction counseling.
- Teaching counseling skills to family physicians presents challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a computer-assisted curriculum for cancer risk reduction counseling.
- To assess the impact of the curriculum on first-year medical students.
Main Methods:
- A prototype computer-assisted curriculum was implemented.
- The curriculum was used with first-year medical students.
- Knowledge and attitudinal changes were measured.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant improvement in knowledge was observed.
- A statistically significant positive shift in attitudes was documented.
- The curriculum demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing student learning.
Conclusions:
- Computer-assisted instruction is effective for teaching cancer risk reduction counseling.
- This approach can enhance medical students' preparedness for cancer prevention discussions.
- The curriculum shows potential for broader adoption in medical education.