Co-adapting the evaluation strategy for a patient-centered interprofessional training program in cancer care: a...

Area of Science:

• Interprofessional Education
• Cancer Care Training
• Program Evaluation

Background:

• Interprofessional collaboration is vital in cancer care.
• The INTERACT-EUROPE 100 project implements the Inter-Specialty Cancer Training Program (ISCTP) across Europe.
• Existing evaluation practices for cancer care education require enhancement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To co-adapt a comprehensive evaluation framework for the ISCTP.
• To inform evaluation practices for other cancer care educational programs.
• To ensure a robust and patient-centered assessment of training impact.

Main Methods:

• A modified three-round Delphi study involving cancer care experts and patient representatives.
• Round 1: Open-ended questions and thematic analysis.
• Rounds 2 & 3: Prioritization via ranking and cross-national online focus groups.

Main Results:

• Identified evaluation priorities across multiple levels: program satisfaction, content relevance, interactivity, and participant engagement.
• Emphasized assessment of declarative and procedural knowledge, and competence using culturally sensitive rubrics.
• Highlighted the need to measure participant performance via satisfaction, behavioral changes, and patient-centered outcomes.

Conclusions:

• A robust, patient-centered evaluation framework for the ISCTP was co-adapted.
• Incorporating stakeholder perspectives is essential for effective program evaluation.
• Findings support the successful implementation of evaluation frameworks in interprofessional cancer care education.