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ReviewJournal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education2026

Clinical Practice Guideline on Effective Teaching Strategies and Methods for Cancer Patient Education.

Janet Papadakos, Lisa Durocher, Deborah Devitt, Lester Krames, Karen Lawrie, Naomi Pocrnic, Aalima Premji, Adrienne Sultana, Susanna Wong

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Review in Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Janet PapadakosPrincess Margaret Cancer Centre, Cancer Health Literacy Research Centre, ELLICSR PMB B-130, Toronto, ON, Canada. janet.papadakos@uhn.ca.
Lisa DurocherProgram in Evidence-Based Care, Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario), Hamilton, ON, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-5942-9964
Deborah DevittDurham Regional Cancer Centre, Central East Regional Cancer Program, Oshawa, ON, Canada.
Lester KramesPatient and Family Advisor, Ontario Health, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Karen LawriePrincess Margaret Cancer Centre, Cancer Health Literacy Research Centre, ELLICSR PMB B-130, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Naomi PocrnicLondon Health Science Centre, London, ON, Canada.
Aalima PremjiSunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Odette Cancer Centre), Toronto, ON, Canada.
Adrienne SultanaPatient and Family Advisor, Ontario Health, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Susanna WongRoyal Victoria Regional Health Centre- Hudson Regional Cancer Program, Barrie, ON, Canada.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis guideline was developed to provide evidence-informed recommendations on the most effective teaching strategies and methods for cancer patient education.

methodsA comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Prospero, Epistemonikos.org, as well as key guideline repositories. Draft versions of the guideline underwent formal internal and external review, with a final approval granted by Ontario Health's (Cancer Care Ontario) Program in Evidence Based Care and the Patient Education Expert Panel.

resultsBased on current evidence from systematic reviews and the guideline authors' clinical opinions, initial draft recommendations were formulated. Following a rigorous review process, the final guideline includes 11 recommendations and 15 qualifying statements. These address a range of teaching strategies and modalities, including one-on-one and group education, self-directed learning, tailored written materials, oral discussions, audiovisual tools, technology-enhanced learning, demonstrations, traditional lectures, webinars and multimodal approaches.

conclusionsThe guideline was developed through a systematic review and a structured internal and external review process. It offers a comprehensive overview of best practices strategies and recommendations for delivering effective, person-centred education in oncology settings.

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Cancer patient educationPractice guidelineTeaching methodsTeaching strategies

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PMID42271105

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