Impact of a Web-Based Reproductive Health Training Program: ENRICH (Educating Nurses about Reproductive Issues in Cancer Healthcare)
Menée aux Etats-Unis auprès de 233 infirmières en oncologie, cette étude analyse l'efficacité d'un programme pédagogique sur internet pour améliorer leurs connaissances et leurs compétences en communication relatives à des sujets liés à la reproduction (risque d'infertilité, techniques de préservation de la fertilité, sexualité, etc.) auprès de patients adolescents ou jeunes adultes atteints d'un cancer
Purpose : Educating Nurses about Reproductive Issues in Cancer Healthcare (ENRICH) is a web-based training program to assist oncology nurses with timely communication and relevant information regarding reproductive health issues (e.g., risk of infertility, fertility preservation, sexual health) to adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients and survivors. This manuscript describes impact on knowledge, perceived communication skills, and practice behaviors. Methods : The 8- module course incorporated didactic content and an interactive applied learning component on the following reproductive health topics: overview, men, women, family building options, pediatrics, sexual health, communication, and practical applications. A 14‐question pre and post-test was administered to assess changes in knowledge. Additionally, participants received a follow‐up survey addressing communication skills and practice behaviors. Results : Over a 3 year period, 233 nurses completed the training. The mean pre- to post-test total score increased significantly (p<.001). Nurses rated their communication skills regarding risk of infertility with males as 7.5 and females as 7.4, based on a 10 point scale. Half of participants noted that they often or always discuss risk of infertility and fertility preservation options. Two-thirds indicated they refer patients to reproductive specialists and majority (72%) indicated they document those referrals Conclusions : ENRICH is a successful intervention for oncology nurses caring for AYA patients and survivors by increasing knowledge, communication skills, and frequency of discussion of reproductive health
Psycho-Oncology 2019