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Evaluating preliminary outcomes among primary care and oncology providers who participated in the cancer survivorship e-learning series for primary care providers.

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78Background: The American Cancer Society estimates there are 15.5 million cancer survivors in the U.S. and projects this number will rise. Survivors are at increased risk for a variety of… Click to show full abstract

78Background: The American Cancer Society estimates there are 15.5 million cancer survivors in the U.S. and projects this number will rise. Survivors are at increased risk for a variety of issues due to cancer and its treatment including long-term and late effects. In recent years, there has also been increased focused on ensuring coordinated care for survivors to address these and other issues. Methods: Launched in 2013, the E-Learning Series evaluation employs self-report pre/post surveys using a 5-point Likert scale of agreement. In an initial analysis conducted with available data, participants who took more than one module were represented more than once in the total sample. Independent samples t-tests and Mann Whitney U tests were used for tests of significance for comparisons between PCP and oncology providers. Results: Of the respondents (n = 1,662), PCPs were represented on average 30% across modules. Both PCP and oncology providers reported knowledge gains across modules from pre (Mean pre-range...

Keywords: oncology providers; primary care; learning series; cancer; care; oncology

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Oncology
Year Published: 2017

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