An evaluation of the Interdisciplinary Psychosocial Oncology Research Group and Laboratory: An initiative to enable intersectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration.
| Autor: | Petricone-Westwood D; Department of Supportive Care, Psychosocial Oncology Program, Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences., Clow KA; School of Psychology, University of Ottawa., Lebel S; School of Psychology, University of Ottawa., Brunet J; School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Canadian oncology nursing journal = Revue canadienne de nursing oncologique [Can Oncol Nurs J] 2023 Jan 01; Vol. 33 (1), pp. 61-66. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 01 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.5737/2368807633161 |
| Abstrakt: | Background: Psychosocial oncology (PSO) is an interdisciplinary field that is often practised and researched in disciplinary silos. The Interdisciplinary PSO Research Group and Laboratory (IPSORGL) was developed in Ottawa (Ontario) to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and training amongst trainees, healthcare professionals (HCPs), and researchers. Methods: The research team conducted an implementation and outcome evaluation of the IPSORGL. Data were collected using sequential mixed methods, including surveys and interviews. Results: Eight trainees, six HCPs, and five researchers completed the survey. Six trainees and four HCPs participated in an interview. Benefits of the IPSORGL included establishing interdisciplinary connections and collaborations and obtaining unique training in a supportive environment. Challenges included members' differing preferences for meeting formats and content, and difficulties prioritizing the IPSORGL over other academic or clinical demands. Conclusions: The IPSORGL fosters essential interdisciplinary training and collaboration, which bolsters psychosocial oncology research and practice. The sustainability of such initiatives, however, requires formal institutional support. Competing Interests: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND SOURCES OF FUNDING Funding for this work was obtained from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa. The authors declare no conflict of interest. (© 2023 Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO).) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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