Salomo Sarah, Hübner Jutta
Universitätsklinikum Jena, Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung für Hämatologie und Internistische Onkologie, Jena, Germany.
GMS J Med Educ. 2024 Nov 15;41(5):Doc64. doi: 10.3205/zma001719. eCollection 2024.
Integrative oncology combines evidence-based methods of oncological therapy, supportive medicine, nutrition and physical activity as well as complementary medicine and can significantly improve the effectiveness of therapy and the quality of life for cancer patients. However, scientifically based continuing education in this area has so far rarely been available.
The part-time continuing education program in "Integrative Onkologie" at the University of Jena is the first in Germany to offer scientifically based training for various healthcare professions. The focus lies on evidence-based content regarding the diagnosis, therapy, prevention and survivorship of cancer from the fields of complementary medicine, sport and nutrition. The course comprises 3 semesters of distance learning with one attendance weekend in Jena and concludes with a Master's thesis (M.Sc.). All healthcare professionals with a first university degree in medicine or health sciences and at least one year of professional experience are eligible for admission. The development of the study program was supported by surveys and statements from students and experts.
A demand survey of students (N=128) and statements (N=15) from healthcare professionals show that the course closes a gap in education and training. The course was seen as an attractive and suitable alternative to subject-specific consecutive Master's courses. Its interdisciplinary focus and its high relevance with regard to improvements in healthcare were rated particularly positive. From the students' point of view, the topics of nutrition and physical activity were seen as particularly interesting, while the expert's statements emphasized the need for evidence-based discussion, especially in the field of complementary medicine.
The course fills an important gap and provides evidence-based further training in integrative oncology. The presented conditions are rated as appropriate and the extended professional options and improvement of care in everyday practice are emphasized. The course was approved in April 2023 and has already started with the first cohort in the winter semester 2023 (October).
The postgraduate course in integrative oncology at the University of Jena offers thorough training for healthcare professionals and fulfills the requirements for continuing education programs. It can therefore make a significant contribution to medical consultation needs and improving care in oncology and enable a faster path to specialized continuing education for many specialties.
整合肿瘤学将循证肿瘤治疗方法、支持性医学、营养与体育活动以及补充医学相结合，能够显著提高癌症患者的治疗效果和生活质量。然而，迄今为止，该领域基于科学的继续教育却很少见。
耶拿大学的“整合肿瘤学”非全日制继续教育项目是德国首个为各类医疗保健专业提供基于科学的培训项目。重点在于补充医学、运动和营养领域中关于癌症诊断、治疗、预防和生存的循证内容。该课程包括3个学期的远程学习，在耶拿有一个面授周末，并以硕士论文（理学硕士）结束。所有拥有医学或健康科学本科学位且至少有一年专业经验的医疗保健专业人员都有资格入学。该学习项目的开发得到了学生和专家的调查及意见支持。
对学生（N = 128）的需求调查以及医疗保健专业人员的意见（N = 15）表明，该课程填补了教育培训方面的空白。该课程被视为特定学科连续硕士课程的有吸引力且合适的替代方案。其跨学科重点以及在改善医疗保健方面的高度相关性得到了特别积极的评价。从学生的角度来看，营养和体育活动主题被认为特别有趣，而专家意见则强调了基于证据进行讨论的必要性，尤其是在补充医学领域。
该课程填补了一个重要空白，并提供了基于证据的整合肿瘤学继续教育。所呈现的条件被认为是合适的，并强调了扩展的专业选择和日常实践中护理的改善。该课程于2023年4月获得批准，并已于2023年冬季学期（10月）迎来首批学员。
耶拿大学的整合肿瘤学研究生课程为医疗保健专业人员提供了全面培训，满足了继续教育项目的要求。因此，它可以为肿瘤学的医疗咨询需求和改善护理做出重大贡献，并为许多专业提供更快的专业继续教育途径。
