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. 2022 Dec;11(6):556-563.
doi: 10.1089/jayao.2021.0159. Epub 2022 Apr 26.

The LOvE ECHO Training: Developing a Web-Based LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Module for Oncology Allied Health Professionals

Rebecca G Block  1 , Amani Sampson  2 , Julia Gagliardi  2 , Bianca Augusto  3 , Waleska Santiago-Datil  3 , Matthew B Schabath  4 , Susan T Vadaparampil  3   5 , Gwendolyn P Quinn  2   6
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The LOvE ECHO Training: Developing a Web-Based LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Module for Oncology Allied Health Professionals

Rebecca G Block et al. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Purpose: This article describes the development of the LGBTQ Oncofertility Education (LOvE-ECHO). The Enriching Communication skills for Health professionals in Oncofertility (ECHO) team created this new education module in response to the needs of oncology allied health professionals to provide inclusive and affirming care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) AYA patients with cancer. The new module is part of the ECHO, a web-based educational training program for oncology allied health professionals to improve communication with AYA about reproductive health. Methods: The development of LOvE-ECHO includes five phases-learner needs assessment, content development and revision, piloting, and finalizing. Results from a survey of past ECHO learners and a comprehensive literature review provided the basis of need for this module and identified the most prominent gaps in knowledge and training. Content development and revision were iterative, including input, feedback, and voices from LQBTA youth and survivors, researchers, reproductive health experts, oncology clinicians, and web developer. Results: The complete LOvE-ECHO module consists of both didactic and interactive lessons. A glossary of terms and narrated PowerPoint establishes a knowledge base and shared vocabulary. Three interactive cases and a plan for action provide learners opportunities to test their new knowledge and transfer it to their practice. Conclusion: The module has received positive feedback to date. It is currently being piloted with new learners who complete a pre-test and post-test, as well as a feedback survey. Analysis of these results will inform revisions to the module.

Keywords: LGBTQ; SGM; SOGI; allied health professionals; contraception; fertility; sexual health.

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