Web-Based Course on Breast Cancer Cultural Competency for Healthcare Providers
Author Information
Author(s): Richard C Palmer, Raquel Samson, Maria Triantis, Irene D Mullan
Primary Institution: Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work
Hypothesis
Can a web-based continuing medical education (CME) course improve healthcare provider knowledge about breast cancer health disparities and cross-cultural communication?
Conclusion
The web-based CME course effectively increased healthcare providers' knowledge about breast cancer disparities and cultural competency.
Supporting Evidence
- 132 participants registered for the CME with 103 completing both assessments.
- Knowledge increased from 70% to 94% after the course.
- 95% of participants agreed the training was appropriate for teaching cultural competency.
Takeaway
This study created an online course to help doctors understand breast cancer better and how to talk to patients from different cultures. It worked well, and many doctors liked it.
Methodology
An interactive web-based CME course was developed and assessed using a single group pre-/post-test design to evaluate knowledge changes.
Potential Biases
The single group pre-/post-test design may increase the likelihood of the Hawthorne effect.
Limitations
The study did not assess the actual impact on healthcare provider practice behavior and used a convenience sample, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily female (89.9%), non-Hispanic white (58%), with a majority aged 35-55 years, and mostly registered nurses (32%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < .001
Statistical Significance
p < .001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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