Utilization of a web-based survivorship and supportive oncology training curriculum for clinicians

• Published in: Journal of clinical oncology Vol. 36; no. 7_suppl; p. 19
• Main Authors: Penedo, Frank J., Roggenkamp, Betty, Rosenberg, Carol A., Trosman, Julia Rachel, Robinson, Patricia A., Knightly, Eileen, Pasquinelli, Mary, Khosla, Paramjeet, Bowman, Anne, Lillis, Teresa, Gerhart, James, Slocum, Megan, Garcia, Sofia F., Berardi, Rosa, Martin, Joanna, Lo, Shelly S., Weldon, Christine B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.03.2018
• ISSN: 0732-183X; 1527-7755
• DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2018.36.7_suppl.19

Abstract only 19 Background: A challenge in supportive oncology, integral to patient care, is training the health professional workforce. A collaborative funded by The Coleman Foundation of 30+ clinicians (faculty) from 25 institutions (academic, community & safety net) developed a unique fundamental survivorship care (Weldon JCO 2017) and supportive oncology training curriculum (Trosman JNCCN 2017). Methods: Using data from The National Comprehensive Cancer Network Continuing Education team, we analyzed utilization of survivorship and supportive oncology education courses using simple frequencies. Results: Over 3200 courses were completed (pretest, course, post-test, evaluation) and 4850 accessed. Nurses completed 56%, physicians 15%, social workers/psychologists/support staff 14%, advance practice clinicians 8%, and various roles for the rest. Courses in table. Conclusions: NCCN’s education portal achieved strong utilization from a variety of healthcare professionals in these courses. The Coleman Supportive Oncology Collaborative supports improvement in supportive care with tools, processes and training and will continue to update/offer courses through this portal.[Table: see text]