The Moondance Bowel Cancer Project schools initiative.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 5-year survival rate for bowel cancer in Wales is poor and lags behind the rest of the UK. The aim of the pilot phase of the Moondance Schools Initiative was to develop, deliver and assess a bowel cancer learning module for secondary school students in South Wales. Ultimately, we aim to introduce this programme into the National Curriculum across Wales.

Methods

Two programmes regarding bowel cancer and screening were designed and delivered to a cohort of secondary school pupils in South Wales. This involved interactive teaching with patients and clinicians, practical sessions and live-streamed videos of bowel cancer surgery. Feedback regarding the events and bowel screening was collected from students and their families.

Results

The programmes were deli

SUBMITTER: Parker J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10911451 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature