Critical appraisal:Takeuchi E, Kato M, Miyata K, Suzuki N, Shimizu C, Okada H, et al 2018

Critical Appraisal

Article being appraised

Takeuchi E, Kato M, Miyata K, Suzuki N, Shimizu C, Okada H, et al. The effects of an educational program for non-physician health care providers regarding fertility preservation. Support Care Cancer 2018 Oct;26(10):3447-3452 Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29681013.

Applicable clinical question

What is the effect of oncofertility programs or health professional education on the number of clinician-patient discussions about fertility preservation following a cancer diagnosis?

Key Facts

Study Design

case series

Study aims:

To assess the impact of a 4h educational program about fertility preservation and fertility after cancer on non-physician healthcare providers.

Number of Patients:

74

Assessed nurses, social workers and psychologists.

Reported outcome(s):

Knowledge, confidence, institutional change, and self-practice were assessed pre-program, immediately post-program, and 6 months post-program.

Results of outcome(s):

confidence changed significantly both at immediately post intervention, and at 6 months post (P<0.01).
Knowledge significantly improved post-intervention (P<0.01), however decreased at 6 months compared to immediately after intervention.
There was no significant difference in institutional changes reported by participants.
The scores for the following statements significantly increased from the pre-intervention to the 6-month post-intervention stage: BI actively educate coworkers in my institution^ (p < 0.01); BI disseminate information about fertility counseling in my institution^ (p < 0.05); and BI participate in educational programs for deepening my understanding^ (p < 0.01).

Includes an economic evaluation

no