A sustainable model for pediatric oncology nursing education and capacity building in Latin American hospitals: Evolution and impact of a nurse educator network

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney E. Sullivan ◽  
Lorena Segovia Weber ◽  
Paola Viveros Lamas ◽  
Monika L. Metzger ◽  
Carlos Rodriguez‐Galindo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Nurse Educator ◽  
Oncology Nursing

The Latin American Center for Pediatric Oncology Nursing Education

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 340-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara W. Day ◽  
Lorena Segovia ◽  
Paola Viveros ◽  
Mohammad R. Alqudimat ◽  
Gaston K. Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Oncology Nursing

Development of the Latin American Center for pediatric oncology nursing education

2010 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara W. Day ◽  
Lorena Segovia ◽  
Paola Viveros ◽  
Antonio Banfi ◽  
Gaston K. Rivera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Oncology Nursing

Pediatric oncology nursing education in Morocco: A collaborative effort

2002 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-52
Author(s):  
Georgette Chammas ◽  
Patricia McCarthy ◽  
Bobby Robertson ◽  
Judith A. Wilimas ◽  
Bassem I. Razzouk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Oncology Nursing ◽  
Collaborative Effort

scholarly journals Improving Care for Children With Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa Through Distance-Based Nursing Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 31-31
Author(s):  
Marilyn Hockenberry ◽  
Tadala Mulemba ◽  
Aisha Nedege ◽  
Kitsiso Madumetse ◽  
Jennifer Higgins
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Course Evaluation ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Oncology Nursing ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Dynamic Learning ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Sub Saharan

PURPOSE Nursing specialization in the care of children with cancer provides the foundation for implementing successful pediatric oncology treatment programs throughout the world. Whereas the burden of childhood cancer care is highest in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), opportunities for continuing nursing specialization are extremely limited. The Global HOPE Initiative, part of Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX, has developed and implemented a distance-based training program for nurses working in sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS After a needs assessment, the program was developed using the Internet-based, open-sourced education platform, MOODLE. MOODLE is an acronym for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment, an online learning management system that provides custom learning environments. As Internet access can be difficult at the clinical sites, computer tablets are provided with all educational materials downloaded from the MOODLE learning site. Courses are taught using a modular approach and core competencies established for each module. Zoom and WhatsApp technologies are used for shared learning discussions. A Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) for Global HOPE Nursing was implemented monthly to support the growth of the distance-based learning network. RESULTS This distance-based education program teaches the principles of nursing care for a child with cancer and has been implemented in Malawi, Uganda, and Botswana, where 35 nurses are now enrolled. Formal course evaluation includes written pre- and post-tests and simulated checkoffs on essential pediatric oncology nursing competencies, such as chemotherapy administration. Sixteen nurses have completed the program in the first year and significant improvement in knowledge, self-competency, and skills was found. CONCLUSION The success of this distance-based learning program emphasizes the importance of formal training for nurses in LMICs to become full-time specialists in pediatric oncology nursing. Education programs that build capacity to develop specialists in pediatric oncology nursing are essential to improve global cure rates for children with cancer in LMICs.

scholarly journals A sustainable model for pediatric oncology nursing education in low-income countries

2011 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara W. Day ◽  
Jose Garcia ◽  
Federico Antillon ◽  
Judith A. Wilimas ◽  
Leslie M. McKeon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Oncology Nursing

Distance-Based Education for Nurses Caring for Children With Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 321-329
Author(s):  
Marilyn Hockenberry ◽  
Tadala Mulemba ◽  
Aisha Nedege ◽  
Kitsiso Madumetse ◽  
Jennifer Higgins
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Course Evaluation ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Oncology Nursing ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Children With Cancer ◽  
Sub Saharan

Nursing specialization in the care of children with cancer provides the foundation for implementing successful childhood cancer and blood disorder treatment programs throughout the world. Excellence in nursing education is at the center of all that is needed to maximize cures for children with cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). While the burden of childhood cancer care is the highest in LMIC, opportunities for continuing nursing education and specialization are extremely limited. Capacity-building programs using distance-based learning opportunities have been successful in sub-Saharan Africa and provide insight into successful, continuing professional development. The Global Hematology-Oncology Pediatric Excellence (HOPE) program part of Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, has developed and implemented a distance-based training program designed for nurses working in sub-Saharan Africa. Following a needs assessment, Global HOPE developed a program using both the Moodle (modular object-oriented dynamic learning environment) distance-based learning platform and computer notebooks that hold the course content. The program teaches basic principles of nursing care for a child with cancer and has been implemented in Malawi, Uganda, and Botswana. Courses are taught using a modular approach and core competencies are established for each module. Frequent teaching sessions using Zoom and WhatsApp reinforce independent learning experiences. Formal course evaluation includes written pre- and posttests, self-competency assessments, and simulated checkoffs on essential pediatric oncology nursing competencies. The success of this distance-based learning program emphasizes the importance of formal training for nurses in LMIC to become full-time specialists in pediatric oncology nursing.

Pediatric Oncology Nursing Education in Morocco: A Collaborative Effort

2002 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-52
Author(s):  
Georgette Chammas ◽  
Patricia McCarthy ◽  
Bobby Robertson ◽  
Judith A. Wilimas ◽  
Bassem I. Razzouk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Pediatric Oncology ◽  
Oncology Nursing ◽  
Collaborative Effort

International Hematology-Oncology Nursing Education in Latin America

2002 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 79-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora Donahue ◽  
Judy Wilimas ◽  
Concepcion Urbina ◽  
Gilma de Grimaldi ◽  
Raul Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Oncology Nursing
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