Can assessment of psychosocial orientation assist continuing education program development in psychosocial oncology?
GROUND: A pilot study was designed to aid in the development of a formal, interdisciplinary curriculum in psychosocial oncology for front-line health care professionals. METHOD: A 190-item questionnaire was distributed to psychosocial (PP) and non-psychosocial (NPP) oncology professionals attending a psychosocial skills workshop. A 38-item attitudinal survey of psychosocial orientation was used in an attempt to identify unperceived needs of the learners. RESULTS: Of the 150 questionnaires distributed, 104 (69%) were completed and returned. Overall scores for satisfaction with the workshop were high, and significantly higher in the PP group. No interdisciplinary difference existed in the preferred learning formats for future events, and both groups preferred interactive, experiential forums for developing skills relevant to patient management. The two groups’ perceived learning needs differed. NPPs wanted to focus on skills such as communication, counseling, crisis intervention, palliat
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