Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 20, 2025
07:44
Practical Considerations in Studying Metastatic Lung Colonization in Osteosarcoma Using the Pulmonary Metastasis Assay
Published on: March 12, 2018
10.3K
Training General Practitioners in Oncology: A Needs Assessment Survey From Nepal
Bishal Gyawali1,2,3, Niresh Thapa4, Colleen Savage1
1Department of Oncology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
JCO Global Oncology
|June 7, 2022
Summary
Most Nepali general practitioners (GPs) lack oncology training and strongly desire a new training program. This indicates a significant need for oncology education for GPs in Nepal to improve cancer care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Nepal faces a growing cancer burden with insufficient specialized care providers.
- General Practitioners (GPs) could be trained in oncology (GPOs) to help manage cancer care demands.
- Limited data exists on Nepali GPs' current oncology expertise and interest in GPO training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current level of oncology expertise among Nepali GPs.
- To evaluate the perceived need for and interest in a GPO training program in Nepal.
Main Methods:
- A survey was electronically distributed to GPs in Nepal from February to July 2021.
- The survey collected data on oncology training, clinical practice, and interest in GPO programs.
- 71 GPs responded to the survey.
Main Results:
- Only 6% of GPs had oncology rotations during training; 15% felt adequately prepared for cancer care.
- 96% of respondents recognized the need for a GPO training program.
- 94% expressed interest in enrolling, with 71% very interested.
Conclusions:
- There is an urgent need for a GPO training program in Nepal.
- There is substantial interest among Nepali GPs in such a program.
- Findings will inform the development and implementation of GPO training.
Related Concept Videos
01:21Cancer Survival Analysis
458
Cancer survival analysis focuses on quantifying and interpreting the time from a key starting point, such as diagnosis or the initiation of treatment, to a specific endpoint, such as remission or death. This analysis provides critical insights into treatment effectiveness and factors that influence patient outcomes, helping to shape clinical decisions and guide prognostic evaluations. A cornerstone of oncology research, survival analysis tackles the challenges of skewed, non-normally...
458
01:27Nursing Ethical Principles II
1.4K
Ethical principles are essential in guiding nurses to fulfill their responsibilities, focusing on the quality of nursing care and decision-making. These principles, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and fidelity, shape the ethical framework within healthcare settings.
Consider the following scenario, which illustrates how these principles are applied in the care of Mr. John, a fifty-year-old teacher diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer.
Initially, Mr. John's...
Consider the following scenario, which illustrates how these principles are applied in the care of Mr. John, a fifty-year-old teacher diagnosed with metastatic liver cancer.
Initially, Mr. John's...
1.4K
01:30Primary Healthcare Services
1.5K
Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations. Settings providing this type of healthcare include physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing.
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
1.5K