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Lin J, Temperley HC, Larkins K, Waters C, Chong KL, Maida J, Proud D, Burgess A, Heriot A, Smart P, Mohan H. Evaluating the Educational Value of Cancer Registries - a Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2024; 39:194-203. [PMID: 38146032 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-023-02394-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
Abstract
Cancer registries encompass a broad array of functions that underpin cancer control efforts. Despite education being fundamental to improving patient outcomes, little is known regarding the educational value of cancer registries. This review will evaluate the educational value of cancer registries for key stakeholders as reported within published literature and identify opportunities for enhancing their educational value. Four databases (Ovid Medline, Embase, CINAHL and Web of Science) were searched using a predefined search strategy in keeping with the PRISMA statement. Data was extracted and synthesised in narrative format. Themes and frequency of discussion of educational content were explored using thematic content analysis. From 952 titles, ten eligible studies were identified, highlighting six stakeholder groups. Educational outcomes were identified relating to clinicians (6/10), researchers (5/10), patients (4/10), public health organisations (3/10), medical students (1/10) and the public (1/10). Cancer registries were found to educationally benefit key stakeholders despite educational value not being a key focus of any study. Deliberate efforts to harness the educational value of cancer registries should be considered to enable data-driven quality improvement, with the vast amount of data promising ample educational benefit.
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Affiliation(s)
- James Lin
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
- Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Cancer Surgery, St. John of God Midland Hospital, Perth, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Australia
| | - Kirsten Larkins
- Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Caitlin Waters
- Department of Surgery, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Australia
| | - Kit Loong Chong
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Jack Maida
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - David Proud
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Adele Burgess
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Alexander Heriot
- Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Philip Smart
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| | - Helen Mohan
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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