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Development and Implementation of a Digital Skills E-learning Program for Healthcare Professionals in Cancer:
Maura Dowling1, Virpi Sulosaari2, Orlaith Hernon3
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland. maura.dowling@universityofgalway.ie.
Summary
The DigiCanTrain e-learning program enhances digital skills for European healthcare professionals in cancer care. This initiative aims to improve the use of digital health tools, ultimately benefiting patients affected by cancer.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Oncology
- Medical Education
Background:
- Digital health tools are increasingly vital in healthcare.
- Cancer care utilizes digital technologies across the continuum of care.
- Healthcare professionals require advanced digital competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and pilot an e-learning program, DigiCanTrain.
- To enhance digital skills and readiness for digital health interventions among cancer care professionals.
- To support clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals in utilizing digital technologies.
Main Methods:
- Development guided by the common micro-credential framework.
- Content creation involving a multinational European team.
- Curriculum designed with five modules and 22 submodules for specific professional groups.
Main Results:
- The DigiCanTrain program was successfully developed and piloted.
- The curriculum is tailored for nurses, medical practitioners, and non-clinical professionals.
- The program fosters digital literacy and professional development in cancer care.
Conclusions:
- DigiCanTrain represents a significant advancement in modernizing cancer care education.
- Enhanced digital skills can improve the application of digital health interventions.
- The project contributes to better outcomes for individuals affected by cancer.
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