Open AccessStandardization of Education of Patients With Cancer in a Low- and Middle-Income Country: A Quality Improvement Project Using the Cancer and You Booklet
Author(s) -
Olivier Habimana,
Vestine Mukeshimana,
Albertine Ahishakiye,
Protais Makuza,
Vedaste Hategekimana,
Clemence Muhayimana,
Emmanuel Dushimana,
Cyprien Shyirambere,
Jennifer Haley,
Sandra Urusaro,
Stephanie Kennell-Heiling,
Lori Buswell
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of global oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.002
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2378-9506
DOI - 10.1200/jgo.19.00118
Subject(s) - medicine , standardization , low and middle income countries , quality (philosophy) , quality management , family medicine , cancer , low income , gerontology , medical education , economic growth , developing country , socioeconomics , marketing , business , political science , law , philosophy , epistemology , service (business) , sociology , economics
The Butaro Cancer Centre of Excellence is the first comprehensive referral cancer center in Rwanda and at its inception did not have a standardized patient education program. Partners in Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima and the Rwandan Ministry of Health conducted a quality improvement project to increase patient knowledge by implementing a standardized oncology education program using picture-based and culturally appropriate materials designed for patients with cancer in low- and middle-income countries.