A Novel Curriculum on Using Life Expectancy to Inform Cancer Screening in Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many older adults with limited life expectancy still receive cancer screening. One potential contributor is that primary care providers (PCP) are not trained to incorporate life expectancy in cancer screening recommendations. We describe the development and evaluation of a novel curriculum to address this need.

Methods

We developed and implemented a web-based learning module within a large Maryland group practice with PCPs for older adults. We assessed attitude, knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-reported behavior outcomes before the module, immediately after completing the module, and 6 months afterwards.

Results

Of 172 PCPs who were invited, 86 (50%) completed the module and of these, 50 (58.1%) completed the 6-months follow up survey. Immediately after t

SUBMITTER: Ahmed SU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9844121 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature