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Klin Padiatr 2022; 234(03): 163-168
DOI: 10.1055/a-1709-1481
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Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Pediatric Oncology – Development and Evaluation of a Blended Learning Program

Komplementäre und Integrative Medizin in der pädiatrischen Onkologie – Entwicklung und Evaluation eines Blended-Learning-Programms
Daniela Reis
1   Department of Pediatrics, Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke gGmbH, Herdecke, Germany
2   Professorship for integrative pediatrics, Institute for integrative Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
,
Corina Güthlin
3   Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
,
Jennifer Engler
3   Institute of General Practice, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
,
Jan Schildmann
4   Institute for History and Ethics of Medicine, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
,
Clara Carvalho Hilje
1   Department of Pediatrics, Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke gGmbH, Herdecke, Germany
2   Professorship for integrative pediatrics, Institute for integrative Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
,
Nicolas Mach
1   Department of Pediatrics, Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke gGmbH, Herdecke, Germany
2   Professorship for integrative pediatrics, Institute for integrative Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
,
Christina Molleker
1   Department of Pediatrics, Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke gGmbH, Herdecke, Germany
2   Professorship for integrative pediatrics, Institute for integrative Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
,
Alfred Längler
1   Department of Pediatrics, Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke gGmbH, Herdecke, Germany
2   Professorship for integrative pediatrics, Institute for integrative Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
› Author Affiliations Funding The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research: This study is part of a larger research network called KOKON. This study was supported by the German Cancer Aid. 70112369 Grant number
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Abstract

Background A blended learning program to promote the consultation expertise of pediatric oncologists (POs) on complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) was developed and completed by POs as part of a training program. A previous study indicated that POs in Germany were in need of information and training on CIM, and that there were no medical training offers on the subject in Germany.

Methods Evaluation of e-learning (questionnaires) and practically oriented one-day, face-to-face workshops (questionnaires, simulation patients), the workshops were evaluated with regard to changes in quality of physician-patient interaction and with regard of the participants’ feedback.

Results 32 POs signed up for the program and completed the e-learning. 22 POs participated in one of the workshops. POs agreed that they had received professionally relevant content during the e-learning. The questionnaires on physician-patient interaction showed neither clear positive nor negative changes concerning the quality of interaction. The feedback from the participants on the workshop was very positive.

Conclusion Following the end of the blended learning program the e-learning was made available again for interested POs. 34 further applications were received for participation in this part of the training program. With around 300 POs in Germany, this shows a high demand for further training offers of this kind as well as a need for further development.

Zusammenfassung

Hintergrund Ein Blended-Learning-Programm zur Förderung der Beratungskompetenz von pädiatrischen Onkologen zur komplementären und integrativen Medizin (CIM) wurde entwickelt und von pädiatrischen Onkologen im Rahmen eines Fortbildungsangebots absolviert. Eine vorangegangene Studie zeigte, dass bei pädiatrischen Onkologen in Deutschland ein Informations- und Trainingsbedarf zu CIM bestand, entsprechende ärztliche Fortbildungsangebote zum Thema in Deutschland aber noch nicht vorlagen.

Methoden Evaluation des E-Learnings (Fragebögen) und der praxisorientierten, eintägigen Vorort-Workshops (Fragebögen, Simulationspatienten); die Workshops wurden hinsichtlich Veränderung der Qualität der Arzt/Patienten-Interaktion und hinsichtlich des Feedbacks der Teilnehmenden evaluiert.

Ergebnisse 32 pädiatrische Onkologen registrierten sich zum Programm und absolvierten das E-Learning, 22 nahmen an einem der Workshops teil. Die pädiatrischen Onkologen bestätigten dass sie professionelle, wichtige Inhalte durch das E-learning erhalten konnten. Die Fragebögen zur Arzt/Patienten-Interaktion zeigten keine klare positive oder negative Veränderung in der Bewertung der Qualität der Interaktion. Das Feedback der Teilnehmenden zum Workshop war sehr positiv.

Schlussfolgerung Nach Abschluss des Programms wurde das E-Learning für weitere ärztliche Interessenten geöffnet. 34 weitere Anmeldungen für die Nutzung dieses Teils des Programms gingen ein. Bei ungefähr 300 pädiatrischen Onkologen in Deutschland verdeutlicht diese Teilnahme eine hohe Nachfrage an Fortbildungsangeboten dieser Art sowie eine Notwendigkeit der Weiterentwicklung dieser.

Key words

Complementary medicine - integrative medicine - pediatric oncology - blended learning program - counseling

Schlüsselwörter

Komplementärmedizin - Integrative Medizin - pädiatrische Onkologie - Blended-Learning-Programm - Beratung

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Publication History

Received: 29 October 2021
Received: 23 November 2021

Accepted: 29 November 2021

Article published online:
21 February 2022

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