M-OncoEd

M-OncoEd: Oncology Education and Training for Providers using Mobile Phones

NCI Grant Number: 1R21CA224387-01

Study Team:

Dr. Sujha Subramanian, Principle Investigator, RTI International
Dr. Regi Jose, India Lead Investigator, Medical Director, Snehita Women’s health Foundation.

Project Duration: December 1, 2017 – November 30, 2019

Summary:

Low and middle income countries are experiencing a substantial increase in cancer incidence, with India very much in the epicenter of this explosive growth. A large percentage of cancers are detected at a late stage in India, and active engagement of primary care providers can have a significant impact on cancer outcomes. There is low level of awareness of cancer risk factors, symptoms, and appropriate use of screening approaches for early detection of cancers among primary care providers. Mobile health based oncology education can serve as a powerful tool for offering e-learning opportunities to physicians, as mobile technology is widely available and inexpensive, and it can provide training on demand. We propose to develop a mobile application (M-OncoED) to educate physicians on cancer risk factors, symptoms, and screening approaches.


We have assembled a multidisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in mobile technology development, evaluation research, and oncology training. RTI international will collaborate with the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer and Indian partners, Snehita Women’s Health Foundation, ZOVOZ Technologies Pvt Ltd, Government Medical College-Trivandrum, Sree Gokulum Medical College, State NCD division Government of Kerala Health services , Regional Cancer Centre Trivandrum and the Indian Medical Association to implement the intervention. Successful completion of the study aims will provide the evidence base for using mobile applications to train providers to improve oncology care. This study will also lay the foundations to design and conduct large scale studies to further refine the mobile application and systematically assess the impact of the training tool in changing physician behavior to reduce the burden from cancer. Furthermore, the M-OncoED application will serve as a platform for expanding features to provide training to a wider group of providers, including nurses and community health workers. The framework provided in this grant application can be used to tailor the mobile application as required to be successfully deployed in other settings.


External References NIH

Consortium Members

  1. Dr.Sujha Subhramanian: RTI International
  2. Dr.Regi Jose: Snehita Women’s Health Foundation
  3. Dr.Sankarnarayanan: IARC, WHO
  4. Dr.Paul Sebastian: Regional Cancer Centre,Thiruvananthapuram
  5. Dr Paul Augustine: Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
  6. Dr. Thomas Mathew: Govt.Medical College,Thiruvananthapuram
  7. Dr.Bipin K Gopal: State NCD Coordinator, DHS, Govt.of Kerala
  8. Dr.Jeesha C Haran: Sree Gokulam Medical College,Thiruvananthapuram
  9. Dr.Althaf Ali: Indian Medical Association
  10. Dr Benny PV: Indian Medical Association
  11. Dr.Anoop Lal: ZOVOS Technologies
  1. RTI International
  2. WHO -IARC
  3. Govt of Kerala Health Services
  4. Center for Preventive Health
  5. Govt.Medical College Thiruvananthapuram
  6. Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation
  7. Indian Medical Association
  8. Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum

Testimonials

  • Dear Dr. Regi & Snehita Team, I am delighted about your organization "Snehita Women's Health Foundation" and its activities for improving the health and well being of women. I congratulate you for offering free service to all women. Cancer screening is not very popular in Kerala and this initiative has the potential to popularize cancer screening in Kerala and reduce the burden from cancer. I wish you success in all future endeavors. Thanking You,

    Dr. Thomas Mathew,MD, DPH, MBA .
    PRINCIPAL State Convenor, Deceased Donor Organ Transplant Program, Kerala
  • Dear Dr. Reji Jose, would like to convey my deep appreciation to you and your team for the yeoman services offered by your organization by-conducting the Clinical Breast Screening Camp on 21/01/2016 for 70 staff of SCTIMST.
    I would like to thank you for your personal effort in conducting the programme. We, at SCTIMST, look forward to associating with you in future also. With regards Sincerely yours,

    Prof. Asha Kishore MD, DM
    DIRECTOR Sree Chitratirunal Institute For Medical Sciences And Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
  • SNEHITA WOMEN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION is a charitable trust which focuses on health issues of women. Snehita team led by Dr.Regi Jose conducted a Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening Camp at Kollam on the 23rd of August 2016, facilitated by us (PENVEEDU Girls Hostel). We have received very good feedbacks on Doctor Regi Jose's dedication from the public. Especially on the simple way of communication,way of interaction with the public and the required time spent with each attendees etc. This shows Doctor's sincerity and dedication. Some of the attendees shared their experience of attending similar Camps but haven't noticed such dedication from the Doctor's side which made this Camp different. Dr. Regi Jose's dedication has been widely appreciated and acknowleged and we, PENVEEDU managment hereby say big THANKS to the Doctor on behalf of the public who attended the Camp on 23rd August at Kollam. Wishing all the success to Team SNEHITA.

    PENVEEDU Managment
https://snehita.in/public/showevents