Educating Pediatric Oncology Clinicians on Sexual Health Care for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer: Results From a Proof-of-Concept Study.
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PURPOSE: This work reports on the proof-of-concept testing for a suite of educational modules designed to improve oncology clinician sexual health (SH) communication with adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients. METHODS: Pediatric oncology clinicians completed four interactive SH education modules. Intervention feasibility was evaluated through rates of intervention completion and study retention, with benchmarks of 60% and 70%, respectively. Acceptability and perceived usefulness were assessed through standardized self-report measures, using a benchmark of 70% of participants rating the intervention favorably. Pre- and postsurveys evaluated knowledge, attitudes and beliefs, SH communication practices, and perceived self-efficacy. Open-ended feedback and key takeaways from each module were analyzed qualitatively. RESULTS: A total of 45 clinicians enrolled, with 39 completing the intervention and study surveys. Completion and retention rates (86.6% and 100%, respectively) exceeded the preset feasibility benchmarks. Positive endorsement of self-report measures demonstrated acceptability (100%) and perceived usefulness (94.9%). Pre- and postintervention surveys signaled increases in clinician knowledge, beliefs, and self-efficacy. Key qualitative insights from participants were received pertaining to AYA concerns, needs, and preferences and clinician responsibilities. CONCLUSION: This innovative approach to clinician education on SH demonstrates potential to improve clinician knowledge and engagement in SH conversations with AYAs, a key first step in improving AYA SH during and after cancer. Next steps must focus on a larger trial to assess intervention effectiveness.