Acute Cancer Cognitive Therapy Online Training Program: Feasibility and Impact on Clinician Knowledge Uptake

Applebaum, Allison J.; Walsh, Leah E.; Polácek, L; Benvengo, Stephanie; Levin, Tomer T.

doi:10.1007/s13187-020-01738-w

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“…Change in knowledge is the typical measure for evaluating continuing education programs or trainings. [40][41][42] A face valid, but minimalist quality metric, knowledge gains do not predict attitudes, intentions, or behavior (EST usage) as we 5,7 and others 24,43 have found. If the goal is therapists' usage of the EST, using measures of hypothesized mechanisms would provide specific directions for improving or designing future disseminations/trainings.…”

Section: Mechanisms For Achieving Therapists' Est Implementationmentioning

confidence: 74%

“…As an EST is rolled out, an empirical evaluation of the processes for doing so is needed. Change in knowledge is the typical measure for evaluating continuing education programs or trainings 40–42 . A face valid, but minimalist quality metric, knowledge gains do not predict attitudes, intentions, or behavior (EST usage) as we 5,7 and others 24,43 have found.…”

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Achieving oncology mental health providers' usage of an empirically supported treatment: Lessons learned

2021

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Objective There is a need for oncology mental health providers to receive training to use empirically supported psychological treatments (ESTs) with their patients. The purpose of this editorial is to describe “lessons learned” from disseminating–conducting EST trainings–and supporting providers' capacity and confidence to use the EST. Method Processes and outcomes from conducting six, 3‐days (18 h) EST training institutes from 2012‐2016 are discussed. Institutes trained 166 full time oncology mental health providers from more than 100 different settings. The dissemination was intentionally designed to achieve EST implementation, i.e., therapists' sustained usage of the EST for at least 12 months post training. Results Previously published discussion and findings show the effort was successful in achieving positive EST dissemination outcomes and sustained EST implementation by providers. Thus, “lessons learned” include discussions of (1) orientation to design education/training to achieve EST usage using theory based aims and outcomes of training efficacy; (2) multimodal, educational strategies used to achieve therapists' positive attitudes toward and self‐efficacy to implement the EST; (3) guidance to therapists for adapting the EST to their practice settings while maintaining fidelity; (4) assistance to therapists to identify and problem solve implementation challenges; and (5) using patient reported outcome measures to determine clinical change. Conclusion Our discussion of the plan, methods, and goals of EST training contributes to the science of dissemination/implementation by providing support for (1) theory‐informed EST dissemination, and (2) mechanisms of EST implementation. For researchers, our experience may guide future EST dissemination/implementation efforts in psycho‐oncology. For therapists, lessons learned provide criteria for evaluating future continuing education options.

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Section: Mechanisms For Achieving Therapists' Est Implementationmentioning

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Section: Mechanisms For Achieving Therapists' Est Implementationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Achieving oncology mental health providers' usage of an empirically supported treatment: Lessons learned

2021

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“…Levin and Applebaum ( 38 ) developed a cognitive behavioral treatment framework applicable to the integration of acute healthcare settings and applied it to acute cancer environment. In summary, empathy, coping models and psychopharmacology are core elements of CBT for acute cancer ( 38 , 39 ). In addition, perceptions of death, and mortality, are important components of acute cancer CBT.…”

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“…In addition, perceptions of death, and mortality, are important components of acute cancer CBT. Although the model of CBT for acute cancer is different from that for chronic cancer, it has been researched and developed over many years for clinical application and is recommended as an essential training skill for clinicians ( 39 ).…”

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The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for cancer: A scientometric analysis

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most recognized psychological interventions to improve the overall quality of life of cancer survivors. To analyze current research trends in the field of the link between CBT and cancer and to provide potential future research directions, we conducted the scientometric analysis. The study was conducted on all documents in this field from 2012 to 2022 retrieved from Web of Science. Then Biblioshiny, VOSviewer software, and CiteSpace software were used for getting the information of article postings and citations, countries, institutions, journals, authors, and keywords. The number of documents about the link between CBT and cancer from 2012 to 19 July 2022, was 619, with 476 of articles and 143 of reviews. The number of annual publications has been fluctuating, with the highest number of publications in 2020. The country with the maximum number of publications and citations was the US. The University of Houston was the organization with the highest quantity of publications and total link strength (TLS). Psycho-Oncology was the most active journal in the field and has the highest h-index. Zvolensky MJ was the author with the highest quantity of publications. The most cited keywords were “Quality-of-life,” “Cognitive-behavioral therapy,” “Depression,” “Cognitive therapy” and “Breast-cancer.” And as evidenced by the keyword citations, the focus of this research area has gradually shifted to the mental health of patients and the underlying pathogenesis. The impact of CBT in cancer treatment is now well established and has gradually evolved toward symptom-specific treatment. However, the relationship between CBT and cancer has not been further developed. Future research is needed to be further developed in the identification of a generic formula for CBT in cancer and the exploration of mechanisms of CBT and cancer.

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“…This 27-item appraisal tool was designed for use with both randomised controlled trials and non-controlled trials. As a guide to interpretation, quality of studies can be considered excellent (score [26][27][28][29][30][31][32], good (20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25), fair (15)(16)(17)(18)(19) or poor (≦14). 26 Consensus was achieved through discussion between two reviewers.…”

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Online learning for allied health knowledge translation: A systematic review

Joy,

Carey,

Neilson

et al. 2024

HEPJ

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Purpose: To synthesise evidence on the effectiveness of online learning platforms for facilitating knowledge translation in allied health professionals. Methodology: A systematic review of the literature searched three databases (Medline-OVID, CINAHL, Embase) in November 2023 for studies measuring outcomes of knowledge translation initiatives targeting allied health professionals delivered using online learning platforms. Papers were eligible if allied health professionals made up at least 50% of the sample, most of the learning component was online, and comparative data was reported. Data were extracted using a customised form. Quality of studies was appraised using the Downs and Black checklist. Meta-analyses were conducted where sufficient homogenous data were available. Findings: Twenty-three studies published over a 13-year period were included in this review primarily using pre-post study designs. All reported improvements in either knowledge, skill and/or confidence, with an meta-analysis (n=9 studies) showing a significant increase in knowledge gain after exposure to online learning (SMD 1.39; 95% CI = 0.96-1.83). However, there is little evidence that participation in online learning is associated with a change in clinical practice. Research Implications: This study supports previous research that online learning can improve knowledge but highlights a need for more rigorous studies addressing the impacts on behaviour change. Practical Implications: Online learning is an effective way of improving knowledge, skill and/or confidence but additional knowledge translation strategies may be needed to lead to a behaviour change. Originality/Value: Synthesis of current knowledge of the value and limitations of online learning as a tool to facilitate the implementation of evidence into practice in the allied health professions. Limitations: This review was limited to studies published in the English language only. The quality of studies in this field is low. Few studies measure behaviour change.

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Acute Cancer Cognitive Therapy Online Training Program: Feasibility and Impact on Clinician Knowledge Uptake

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Achieving oncology mental health providers' usage of an empirically supported treatment: Lessons learned

Achieving oncology mental health providers' usage of an empirically supported treatment: Lessons learned

The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for cancer: A scientometric analysis

Online learning for allied health knowledge translation: A systematic review

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