Improving Distress Screening for People with Prostate Cancer: Evaluation of an E-Learning Course to Increase Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge.

Jakimowicz, S; Levett-Jones, T; Rossiter, C; Sara, S; Pierce, H; Demant, D; Chambers, S

Improving Distress Screening for People with Prostate Cancer: Evaluation of an E-Learning Course to Increase Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge.

Jakimowicz, S

Levett-Jones, T

Rossiter, C

Sara, S Pierce, H Demant, D

Chambers, S

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Publisher:: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Semin Oncol Nurs, 2024, 40, (4), pp. 151656
Issue Date:: 2024-08

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dc.contributor.author	Jakimowicz, S https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3029-4252
dc.contributor.author	Levett-Jones, T https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4279-8957
dc.contributor.author	Rossiter, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3833-3076
dc.contributor.author	Sara, S
dc.contributor.author	Pierce, H
dc.contributor.author	Demant, D https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3330-2972
dc.contributor.author	Chambers, S https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2369-6111
dc.date.accessioned	2024-09-19T04:44:49Z
dc.date.available	2024-05-08
dc.date.available	2024-09-19T04:44:49Z
dc.date.issued	2024-08
dc.identifier.citation	Semin Oncol Nurs, 2024, 40, (4), pp. 151656
dc.identifier.issn	0749-2081
dc.identifier.issn	1878-3449
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/180870
dc.description.abstract	OBJECTIVES: Psychological distress can occur following diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer, compromising psychosocial wellbeing. Improved recognition and management of distress by healthcare professionals can enhance clinical practice and promote evidence-based prostate cancer care. This paper explores the effectiveness and feasibility of the online Distress Screening for Prostate Cancer course, designed to improve healthcare professionals' understanding of screening for prostate cancer-related distress. It aims to evaluate whether this e-learning course increases learners' knowledge of distress screening for prostate cancer. METHODS: Healthcare professionals were invited to enroll in the online course and complete optional evaluation questions. The pretest posttest design identified changes in learners' knowledge about distress screening for people with prostate cancer, including prevalence, risk factors, assessment and management strategies for distress (n = 149). Learners also rated satisfaction in a cross-sectional survey (n = 116). Most respondents were nurses, including Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses. RESULTS: Learners' knowledge of distress screening was higher after course completion. Improvement between pre- and posttest results was statistically significant for four of ten items, including risk of prostate cancer-related distress, and suicidality, and the purpose of distress screening. Learners reported high satisfaction with course content, structure, engagement, relevance, and approach. They particularly valued the narrative-based approach and interactivity. Small numbers encountered technological problems and some offered suggestions to improve learner feedback. CONCLUSIONS: The course improved healthcare professionals' knowledge of distress among people affected by prostate cancer. Learners found the e-learning format feasible and acceptable. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Deeper understanding of the psychological implications of diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer can help healthcare professionals respond to and manage distress among men and their families, and provide supportive care to improve health-related quality of life. Access to an online course can offer effective, feasible education on distress screening.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
dc.relation	Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
dc.relation.ispartof	Semin Oncol Nurs
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151656
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess
dc.subject	1110 Nursing, 1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis
dc.subject.classification	Nursing
dc.subject.classification	3211 Oncology and carcinogenesis
dc.subject.classification	4205 Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Prostatic Neoplasms
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Health Personnel
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Stress, Psychological
dc.subject.mesh	Psychological Distress
dc.subject.mesh	Mass Screening
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Education, Distance
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
dc.subject.mesh	Computer-Assisted Instruction
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Oncology Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Prostatic Neoplasms
dc.subject.mesh	Mass Screening
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
dc.subject.mesh	Stress, Psychological
dc.subject.mesh	Education, Distance
dc.subject.mesh	Computer-Assisted Instruction
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Health Personnel
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Oncology Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Psychological Distress
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Prostatic Neoplasms
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Health Personnel
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Stress, Psychological
dc.subject.mesh	Psychological Distress
dc.subject.mesh	Mass Screening
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Education, Distance
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
dc.subject.mesh	Computer-Assisted Instruction
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Oncology Nursing
dc.title	Improving Distress Screening for People with Prostate Cancer: Evaluation of an E-Learning Course to Increase Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	40
utslib.location.activity	United States
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utslib.for	1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/School of Nursing and Midwifery/WHO Collaborating Centre
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/School of Nursing and Midwifery
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/School of Public Health
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pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/Climate Change & Health Research Collaborative (CCHRC)
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Abstract:

OBJECTIVES: Psychological distress can occur following diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer, compromising psychosocial wellbeing. Improved recognition and management of distress by healthcare professionals can enhance clinical practice and promote evidence-based prostate cancer care. This paper explores the effectiveness and feasibility of the online Distress Screening for Prostate Cancer course, designed to improve healthcare professionals' understanding of screening for prostate cancer-related distress. It aims to evaluate whether this e-learning course increases learners' knowledge of distress screening for prostate cancer. METHODS: Healthcare professionals were invited to enroll in the online course and complete optional evaluation questions. The pretest posttest design identified changes in learners' knowledge about distress screening for people with prostate cancer, including prevalence, risk factors, assessment and management strategies for distress (n = 149). Learners also rated satisfaction in a cross-sectional survey (n = 116). Most respondents were nurses, including Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses. RESULTS: Learners' knowledge of distress screening was higher after course completion. Improvement between pre- and posttest results was statistically significant for four of ten items, including risk of prostate cancer-related distress, and suicidality, and the purpose of distress screening. Learners reported high satisfaction with course content, structure, engagement, relevance, and approach. They particularly valued the narrative-based approach and interactivity. Small numbers encountered technological problems and some offered suggestions to improve learner feedback. CONCLUSIONS: The course improved healthcare professionals' knowledge of distress among people affected by prostate cancer. Learners found the e-learning format feasible and acceptable. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Deeper understanding of the psychological implications of diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer can help healthcare professionals respond to and manage distress among men and their families, and provide supportive care to improve health-related quality of life. Access to an online course can offer effective, feasible education on distress screening.

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