An evaluation of the Train the Trainer International Breast Health and Breast Cancer Education: lessons learned.
BACKGROUND
Train the Trainer (TTT) Breast Health and Breast Cancer Education program was a workshop for nurses to improve knowledge about breast health and breast cancer.


METHODS
The TTT approach used several teaching-learning strategies. A total of 3 programs were held biannually since 2000; 32 nurses represented 20 international countries.


RESULTS
In 2000, participants represented developed countries. In 2002 and 2004, participants represented limited resource nations in Africa, Asia, and South America. Formative and summative evaluations using e-mail survey showed that over 1400 patients and families and over 900 nurses and doctors were reached.


CONCLUSIONS
Findings support viability of international breast health and/or breast cancer education programs.
Meneses
Karen Dow
KD
School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-1210, USA. Menesesk@uab.edu
Yarbro
Connie Henke
CH
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education*; D005791:Patient Care; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods