Feasibility and Impact of an Online Simulation Focusing on Nursing Communication About Sexual Health in Gynecologic Oncology.
J Cancer Educ
; 39(1): 3-11, 2024 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Nurses' communication regarding the sexual health of women with gynecologic cancer is suboptimal and may be attributed to their lack of sexual health training and knowledge. Our study aims to document the learning experience, impacts, and feasibility of an online educational intervention activity between oncology nurses and a simulated participant on communication with patients regarding oncological sexual health. Using a qualitative approach, we conducted a feasibility study, which included 11 oncology nurses, and performed semi-structured individual interviews after our simulation exercise. We then conducted an iterative thematic data analysis. The participating nurses found the learning experience positive and satisfactory, despite issues with discussions between learners via Zoom™. Study nurse participants reported positive outcomes in knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, communication skills, and nursing practices. Finally, the educational intervention was found to be feasible. The online educational intervention involving a simulated participant appears to be a satisfactory, feasible, and promising module to improve communication regarding the sexual health of gynecologic cancer patients among oncology nurses. However, further studies are needed to verify this type of intervention's effectiveness and optimize oncology nurses' continuing education in sexual health.
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Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Salud Sexual
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Neoplasias de los Genitales Femeninos
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cancer Educ
Asunto de la revista:
EDUCACAO
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NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá