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ArticleAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing

The Emergence of Breast Care Nursing in A Developing Nation: A Sri Lankan-Australian Training Partnership.

Meagan E Brennan, Kim Kerin-Ayres, Suraj Perera, Sujatha Samarakoon

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Meagan E BrennanWestmead Breast Cancer Institute, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Kim Kerin-AyresWestmead Breast Cancer Institute, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Suraj PereraNational Cancer Control Programme, Ministry of Health, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Sujatha SamarakoonAIDS Foundation of Lanka, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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objectiveIn Sri Lanka, the incidence of breast cancer is increasing. Yet, Sri Lankan nurses have limited specialist education opportunities and no formal recognition of the breast care nurse (BCN) role to address this growing need. This project aimed to encourage the emergence of the BCN role in Sri Lanka by delivering a workshop for nurses to increase the knowledge and confidence in delivering breast cancer care.

methodsThis project was initiated by Zonta, a nonprofit, service organization, in collaboration with the National Cancer Control Programme of the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka. A 2-day intensive workshop was designed by a collaborative team of Australian and Sri Lankan health professionals and delivered in Colombo. Its effectiveness was evaluated by measuring the knowledge about breast cancer, confidence with clinical care, and satisfaction with the workshop.

resultsFifty nursing participants attended the workshop. Outcomes included a statistically significant increase in knowledge about breast cancer (

conclusionsNurses in Sri Lanka have unmet needs for specialty training and education. A 2-day workshop can improve knowledge and confidence, with the potential to improve patient care and increase the recognition of the BCN role. Lessons learnt from the collaboration between the nongovernment and government partners provide a model for the development of specialist nursing education.

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Breast cancereducationnursingSri Lanka

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