ReCAP: Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Pilot Program to Facilitate Quality Improvement Learning in Oncology: Experience of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Training Program

CONTEXT AND QUESTION ASKED: Improving quality of oncology delivery is an important responsibility for busy oncology practices. Is it feasible to construct a training program for oncology professionals to teach quality improvement that is applicable to practice?SUMMARY ANSWER: Using a longitudinal, project-based program with a mix of in-person and distance-learning components, the ASCO Quality Training Program is a highly feasible method to facilitate quality improvement learning in oncology.METHODS: The ASCO Quality Training Program (QTP) consisted of three in-person Learning Sessions and four phases: pre-work, planning, implementation, and sustain and spread. We measured two primary outcomes: program feasibility and effectiveness.BIAS, CONFOUNDING FACTOR(S), DRAWBACKS: Although we observed high participation, satisfaction, and applicability of content to the needs of the oncology learners, it should be noted that this represents a small, pilot project.REAL-LIFE IMPLICATIONS: Even busy oncology clinicians find a structured program to learn and practice quality improvement skills valuable. Conclusions regarding long-term applicability effectiveness and feasibility among non-early adopters require further study.