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12-09-2023 | Gynecologic Cancer

Feasibility and Impact of an Online Simulation Focusing on Nursing Communication About Sexual Health in Gynecologic Oncology

Authors: Hazar Mrad, Audrey Chouinard, Renée Pichette, Lynda Piché, Karine Bilodeau

Published in: Journal of Cancer Education | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Nurses’ communication regarding the sexual health of women with gynecologic cancer is suboptimal and may be attributed to their lack of sexual health training and knowledge. Our study aims to document the learning experience, impacts, and feasibility of an online educational intervention activity between oncology nurses and a simulated participant on communication with patients regarding oncological sexual health. Using a qualitative approach, we conducted a feasibility study, which included 11 oncology nurses, and performed semi-structured individual interviews after our simulation exercise. We then conducted an iterative thematic data analysis. The participating nurses found the learning experience positive and satisfactory, despite issues with discussions between learners via Zoom™. Study nurse participants reported positive outcomes in knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, communication skills, and nursing practices. Finally, the educational intervention was found to be feasible. The online educational intervention involving a simulated participant appears to be a satisfactory, feasible, and promising module to improve communication regarding the sexual health of gynecologic cancer patients among oncology nurses. However, further studies are needed to verify this type of intervention’s effectiveness and optimize oncology nurses’ continuing education in sexual health.

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Title: Feasibility and Impact of an Online Simulation Focusing on Nursing Communication About Sexual Health in Gynecologic Oncology
Authors: Hazar Mrad
Audrey Chouinard
Renée Pichette
Lynda Piché
Karine Bilodeau
Publication date: 12-09-2023
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Gynecologic Cancer
Care
Published in: Journal of Cancer Education / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0885-8195
Electronic ISSN: 1543-0154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-023-02366-w

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