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Integrating Behavioral Health Into Cancer Education: Learner Perspectives From a Cancer Education Pathway Program
Nadia Tabit1, Zynab Adewusi2, Kristina Kaljo3
1Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ntabit@mcw.edu.
Summary
Integrating behavioral health into cancer education improves medical learners' understanding of psychosocial challenges and health disparities. The Student-centered Pipeline to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC) program enhanced knowledge and attitudes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Education
- Behavioral Health Integration
- Medical Training
Background:
- Comprehensive cancer care necessitates addressing psychological and social challenges.
- Behavioral health is often underemphasized in early medical education.
- The Student-centered Pipeline to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC) program aimed to enhance understanding of cancer's psychosocial aspects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate two behavioral health sessions within the SPARCC curriculum.
- To assess the impact of these sessions on learners' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding psychosocial oncology.
- To explore learner perceptions of the integrated behavioral health content.
Main Methods:
- Two behavioral health sessions were evaluated: one on the psychological impact of cancer diagnosis, another on cancer and fertility.
- Learners completed session evaluations and pre- and post-program surveys.
- Quantitative data were analyzed using paired t tests; qualitative responses underwent thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- 71 learners participated, many from groups underrepresented in medicine.
- Session evaluations showed high satisfaction (mean scores >4.25/5, overall >9.0/10).
- Significant improvements in knowledge of cancer care and awareness of medical mistrust were observed (P < .05).
Conclusions:
- Integrating behavioral health and patient perspectives into early cancer education enhances learner development.
- High learner satisfaction and improved understanding of psychosocial care indicate program effectiveness.
- The program increased awareness of health disparities, supporting more comprehensive cancer care training.
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