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Developing a web-based LGBT cultural competency training for oncologists: The COLORS training
Julia Seay1, Amanda Hicks2, Merry Jennifer Markham2
1Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136, United States.
Patient Education and Counseling
|January 16, 2019
Summary
A new web-based training program addresses the lack of LGBT cultural competency education for oncologists. This resource aims to improve care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender cancer patients by enhancing provider knowledge and skills.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Health Disparities
- Cultural Competency Training
Background:
- Significant health disparities exist for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) cancer patients.
- Currently, no cultural competency training programs are specifically designed for oncologists to address LGBT health needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically develop a web-based, oncology-specific cultural competency training program for oncologists.
- To address the gap in specialized training for healthcare professionals caring for LGBT individuals with cancer.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a literature review on LGBT cancer outcomes and competency training needs.
- Convened an expert panel including LGBT cancer survivors, cultural competency experts, oncologists, and designers.
- Developed the training collaboratively with instructional designers, web designers, and LGBT community members.
Main Results:
- Created a web-based training with four modules: LGBT Basics, Inclusive Environments, Initiating Oncology Care with LGBT Patients, and Issues in Cancer Survivorship among LGBT Patients.
- The training modules feature interactive content and demonstrate effective communication strategies.
- The resource was developed in collaboration with diverse stakeholders and three Florida cancer centers.
Conclusions:
- A practical and efficient web-based resource for LGBT cultural competency training for oncologists has been developed.
- Stakeholder feedback confirms a need for this training, anticipating positive reception among oncologists.
- An ongoing evaluation is assessing the training's impact on oncologists and LGBT community members.
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