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Unmet need for interprofessional education in paediatric cancer: a scoping review

Martha Krogh Topperzer1, Marianne Hoffmann2, Louise Ingerslev Roug3

  • 1Paediatric Oncology Research Laboratory, Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark. martha.krogh.topperzer@regionh.dk.

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
|May 26, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Interprofessional education for pediatric cancer care is lacking robust evaluation. Systematic approaches are needed to improve treatment, care, and rehabilitation for children and adolescents with cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

  • Pediatric cancer patients face mortality and long-term sequelae despite advancements.
  • Optimal management necessitates multidisciplinary healthcare professional collaboration.
  • Effective treatment, care, and rehabilitation depend on integrated expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review identifying and evaluating interprofessional education (IPE) in pediatric oncology.
  • To assess the current landscape and effectiveness of IPE programs for healthcare professionals treating childhood cancer.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive scoping review methodology was employed.
  • Searches were conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and ERIC databases.
  • Inclusion criteria focused on postgraduate studies involving multiple professions and evaluating educational interventions, analyzed using Kirkpatrick's model.

Main Results:

  • Nine studies met the inclusion criteria from 418 references.
  • Significant heterogeneity was observed in the design, strategy, and content of the included IPE studies.
  • No studies systematically evaluated knowledge, skills, attitudes, patient outcomes, or quality of care impacts.

Conclusions:

  • A significant gap exists in well-structured and evaluated IPE for pediatric cancer care.
  • Implementing systematic IPE and evaluation frameworks could enhance pediatric cancer treatment, care, and rehabilitation.
  • Further research is needed to develop and assess effective IPE models in pediatric oncology.
Abstract

Keywords:
CancerCurriculumEvaluationInterprofessional educationPaediatric oncology

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