An Evaluation of the Train the Trainer International Breast Health and Breast Cancer Education: Lessons Learned

Abstract

Findings support viability of international breast health and/or breast cancer education programs.

Evaluation of the Breast Cancer Train the Trainer Program for Nurses in Turkey

“…Similar programs have also been carried out for breast and cervical cancer [20,21]. The study by Meneses and Yarbo is a very good example of these international efforts for breast cancer [7,10].…”

“…The goals support the objectives of the TTT International Breast Health Programs projected by The International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC) [7,10,13].…”

Evaluation of a School-Based Train-the-Trainer Intervention Program to Teach First Aid and Risk Reduction Among High School Students

“…In work training settings, the skill of the facilitator to engage and challenge participants is known to significantly impact the success of training programs 1 . Effective train‐the‐trainer (TTT) programs have been used for many health‐related issues including chronic fatigue syndrome, 2 breast health and cancer, 3 and hearing conservation 4 …”

“…In work training settings, the skill of the facilitator to engage and challenge participants is known to significantly impact the success of training programs. 1 Effective train-the-trainer (TTT) programs have been used for many health-related issues including chronic fatigue syndrome, 2 breast health and cancer, 3 and hearing conservation. 4 It is well documented that adult farm owners as well as family members are involved in work that is considered one of the most hazardous in the United States.…”

Cultural Perspectives of International Breast Health and Breast Cancer Education

“…The TTT International Breast Health Program was developed, and delivered within the organizational structure of the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC), whose mission is to provide a communication network for national and regional cancer nursing societies; to serve as a resource for nurses in practice, education, research, and service; and to provide and promote educational opportunities for nurses in cancer care worldwide (Yarbro, 2003). The TTT curriculum is focused on breast cancer prevention, screening, early detection, diagnosis, staging, treatment, symptom management, advocacy, and support groups (Dow & Yarbro, 2006; Meneses & Yarbro, 2006; Yarbro, 2003). Three TTT International Breast Health programs were implemented before the biennial meetings of ISNCC in 2000, 2002, and 2004.…”