title: Developing a longitudinal cancer nursing education program in Honduras.
abstract: The present paper is a longitudinal study which aims to develop and deliver cancer nursing education conferences in Honduras using volunteer nurse educators. This program intends to (1) perform site assessments of work environments and resources for cancer care in Honduras, (2) develop cancer nursing education programs, (3) survey conference participants continuing education needs, (4) deliver cancer nursing education conferences, and (5) share data with local and global partners for future cancer programs. The study draws on a longitudinal program development with site assessments, data collection, and educational conferences at two time points. Assessments and surveys were used for conference development and delivery by volunteer nurse educators. Site assessments and conferences were delivered twice. Data were collected regarding assessments and surveys to inform program development. Survey data revealed that <4 % had formal training in cancer care and >65 % had internet access. Participants desired more information about handling of chemotherapy, symptom management, and palliative care. Volunteer nurse educators perform site assessments and develop educational programming for cancer nurses. Local and global partners should explore internet-based programs between site visits to create sustainable education programs.
authors.affiliation: University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02125, USA, lisa.kennedysheldon@umb.edu.
authors.forename: Lisa Kennedy
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Sheldon
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wise
authors.forename: Julie R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Carlson
authors.forename: Cynthia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dowds
authors.forename: Vanessa
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sarchet
authors.forename: Jose Angel
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sanchez
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D006721:Honduras; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education*; D010166:Palliative Care; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*
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