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A study to quantify knowledge obtained during the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) Introduction to
Netty Cracknell1, Catherine Parbutt2, Clayton Wong3
1Lead Cancer Pharmacist, Ramsay Healthcare UK, London, UK.
Summary
The British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) Introduction to Oncology (ITO) course effectively improved oncology knowledge for pharmacists and technicians. Delegates showed increased confidence in verifying chemotherapy prescriptions post-course.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Pharmacy Education
- Continuing Professional Development in Healthcare
Background:
- The British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) Introduction to Oncology (ITO) course has a long history of providing oncology education.
- A recent transition to a two-day format in 2023 led to increased costs, necessitating validation of its educational impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of the BOPA ITO course in enhancing the baseline knowledge of oncology pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
- To justify the course's cost to BOPA and employing organizations by demonstrating improved delegate knowledge and confidence.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative data was collected via pre- and post-course surveys using 5-point Likert scales.
- Surveys were administered at the start and end of each day of the November 2023 ITO course.
- Data assessed changes in knowledge levels across different sessions and delegate experience levels.
Main Results:
- A positive overall improvement in knowledge was observed across all sessions, ranging from +0.92 to +1.76.
- The greatest knowledge gains were in 'Extravasation of SACT' (+1.76), 'Oncological Emergencies' (+1.51), and 'The cancer patient pathway' (+1.51).
- Delegates with less than six months of experience showed significant improvement (+1.54).
Conclusions:
- The ITO course successfully improved delegates' baseline oncology knowledge by an average of +1.21.
- Post-course, delegates reported increased confidence in verifying Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) prescriptions.
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