Oncology
Cancer is a major global health problem that is projected to grow due to expanding and ageing populations along with a general shift towards more sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy diets. The lack of effective primary healthcare and prohibitive costs means prevention is still a distant dream for many.
Our curriculum addresses not only the fundamentals of cancer and its management, but also the fear, misconceptions, and myths surrounding the disease.
The program is presently being implemented in 2 hospitals in India by our local partners, in collaboration with Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology and Narayana Health Mysore.
Our Model
Oncology
Engaging Content
We develop high quality, culturally contextualized, medically accurate and engaging multimedia materials.
Training of Trainers
Nurses are trained on effective communication and how best to utilize our materials for different patient communities.
Implementation Support
We advise governments and hospital administrators on optimizing and scaling program operations.
Monitoring
Quality
Various tools and frameworks ensure training sessions are high quality and feedback is integrated into program design.
Expected Impact on Health Outcomes
Reduction in
caregiver and
patient anxiety
Improved
patient satisfaction
and treatment adherence
Better quality of life
for patient including improved management of side effects
Increased
patient and caregiver confidence
Evaluation currently being designed to further understand impact - to be executed Q4 2021.
Focus Areas
Key topics include treatment decision making, how to address side effects, recognize and respond to warning signs, and prevention such as tobacco cessation, nutrition, and cancer screening.
Products
Human-centred design drives the creation of our materials. Developing training materials is an iterative process involving rapid prototyping and extensive testing for both visual and medical literacy.
04 Languages
Language and socio-cultural relevance are key considerations while adapting products to suit the needs of different regions and communities.
English | Kannada
Other Program Areas
Get in touch
If you are interested in adapting our health education content or implementing this approach in your hospital, please fill in the Contact Form or write to us at info@noorahealth.org.