The continuing evolution of a cancer prevention, screening, and survivorship ECHO: A second year of implementation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

An estimated 39,010 Indiana residents were diagnosed with cancer in 2021. To address the cancer burden, Project ECHO (Extension Community Healthcare Outcomes) was launched in 2019 in Indiana to build specialty healthcare capacity among non-specialists. Due to positive outcomes from the pilot year, the Cancer Prevention, Screening, and Survivorship ECHO was implemented for a second year. The purpose of this study was to measure the participation and regional impact of this ECHO.

Methods

ECHO sessions occurred twice monthly from October 2020 to October 2021. Changes were implemented in response to feedback from the pilot year, including making the curriculum more practical for learners and adding accreditation opportunities. Participant information and feedback wa

SUBMITTER: Etling MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10067045 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature