| Title: |
Expanding the Global Capacity for Childhood Cancer Registration: The ChildGICR Masterclass. |
| Authors: |
Moreira, Daniel C.1,2 (AUTHOR), Znaor, Ariana3 (AUTHOR), Santana, Victor M.1,2 (AUTHOR), Dolya, Anastasia3 (AUTHOR), Fox Irwin, Leeanna1 (AUTHOR), Bhakta, Nickhill1,2,4 (AUTHOR), Mery, Les3 (AUTHOR), Steliarova-Foucher, Eva3 (AUTHOR) steliarova@iarc.fr |
| Source: |
JCO Global Oncology. 6/21/2024, Vol. 10, p1-11. 11p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*CHILDHOOD cancer, *MEDICAL personnel, *TUMOR classification, *EDUCATIONAL standards, *CANCER invasiveness |
| Company/Entity: |
INTERNATIONAL Agency for Research on Cancer |
| Abstract: |
PURPOSE: One determinant of the paucity of data on childhood cancer in low- and middle-income countries is the lack of capacity to register these cases. Combining expertise of the Global Initiative for Cancer Registry Development (GICR) and St Jude Global, we developed a ChildGICR educational program to promote data production. METHODS: We first conducted a needs assessment to identify priority educational topics. Then, we designed the ChildGICR Masterclass, in which individuals with the potential to lead pediatric cancer registration were supported to prepare standard educational material. The outcomes were evaluated using qualitative and quantitative measures. RESULTS: On the basis of indications by 38 GICR collaborators, we identified seven topics relevant to childhood cancer: burden description, registration principles, tumor classification, tumor staging, data quality control, data analysis, and data use. The ChildGICR Masterclass was held online in 2021 over 12 weeks. The 22 nominated participants created presentations in working groups and during live sessions. They also designed future training courses tailored to the needs of their region. Nineteen participants viewed the course experience as excellent, and 20 would continue engagement in the ChildGICR training activities. The developed material was 89% useful according to the faculty of the three online end courses, taught to 88 participants in 16 countries in 2022 and 2023. Among the 75 responding participants, 72 agreed that the learning objectives were attained and 60 were keen to engage in childhood cancer registration activities. CONCLUSION: The ChildGICR Masterclass participants laid the foundation for a network of trainers. Knowledge dissemination in childhood cancer registration is the first necessary step toward evidence-based cancer control. The ChildGICR Masterclass can serve as a model to design, plan, and implement educational programs for health care professionals. ChildGICR collaboration of IARC and St Jude expands the global capacity in childhood cancer registration [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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