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Evaluation of a Survivorship Educational Program for Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer

Authors: Kristin Bingen, Mary Jo Kupst

Published in: Journal of Cancer Education | Issue 4/2010

Abstract

Educational programs to address specific needs of adolescent and young adult (AYA) childhood cancer survivors are scarce. A quarterly speaker series and 1-day conference involved presentations by oncology experts to increase knowledge of AYA cancer survivorship issues and awareness of community programs and resources. Pre- and post-evaluations were administered to determine the program's efficacy. Most rated program satisfaction as “moderately high” to “high” and having met expectations. Self-report ratings indicated a significant increase in perceived knowledge of survivorship topics and resource awareness for AYA childhood cancer survivors and caregivers. Nearly one third attended more than one presentation, indicating that the educational program was beneficial to them. This program was effective in increasing self-reported survivorship education for AYA survivors of childhood cancer, families, and health care providers.

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Title: Evaluation of a Survivorship Educational Program for Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Authors: Kristin Bingen
Mary Jo Kupst
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Cancer Education / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0885-8195
Electronic ISSN: 1543-0154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-010-0077-y

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