Leukemia: The responsibility is ours
Title
Leukemia: The responsibility is ours
Creator
Walker, Michael
Description
Walker, Michael
Problem: Leukemia accounts for approximately 3.5% of new cancer cases that occurred in 2019 (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program [SEER], 2019). The 5 year survival rate of those diagnosed with leukemia was 62.7% (SEER, 2019). Those affected with other forms of leukemia such as AML have a much lower survival rate. Leukemia often presents with vague non-specific symptoms which increase difficulty in diagnosing leukemia.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to explore possible provider knowledge gap in recognizing symptoms of leukemia, leading to early diagnosis and treatment to improve patient outcomes.
Framework: The Symptom Management Model (Dodd, 2001) and the Behavioral Instruction Model (BSM; Mastrian et al., 2010) provided conceptional foundation for this project.
Method: Online live education with use of computer program Zoom and an eight question survey on Survey Monkey. Survey Monkey will analyze results and provide summary of anonymous results. Survey will consist of 4 questions using Likert scale and 4 questions using open-ended format.
Results: Through use of Likert scale 100% of gave strongly agree to positive reaction of education and improving practice. Open-ended question allowed attendees to provide feedback on education provided and all were overwhelmingly positive.
Conclusion: Education showed benefit to new providers and increased their ability to recognize signs and symptoms of leukemia. This will assist providers who may become employed in primary care to be able to recognize symptoms early decreasing in delay of care and possible morbidity
Problem: Leukemia accounts for approximately 3.5% of new cancer cases that occurred in 2019 (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program [SEER], 2019). The 5 year survival rate of those diagnosed with leukemia was 62.7% (SEER, 2019). Those affected with other forms of leukemia such as AML have a much lower survival rate. Leukemia often presents with vague non-specific symptoms which increase difficulty in diagnosing leukemia.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to explore possible provider knowledge gap in recognizing symptoms of leukemia, leading to early diagnosis and treatment to improve patient outcomes.
Framework: The Symptom Management Model (Dodd, 2001) and the Behavioral Instruction Model (BSM; Mastrian et al., 2010) provided conceptional foundation for this project.
Method: Online live education with use of computer program Zoom and an eight question survey on Survey Monkey. Survey Monkey will analyze results and provide summary of anonymous results. Survey will consist of 4 questions using Likert scale and 4 questions using open-ended format.
Results: Through use of Likert scale 100% of gave strongly agree to positive reaction of education and improving practice. Open-ended question allowed attendees to provide feedback on education provided and all were overwhelmingly positive.
Conclusion: Education showed benefit to new providers and increased their ability to recognize signs and symptoms of leukemia. This will assist providers who may become employed in primary care to be able to recognize symptoms early decreasing in delay of care and possible morbidity
Date
2020
Publisher
Alverno College
Extent
74 pages
Language
English
Format
PDF
Type
Text
Capstone Project
Subject
Nursing--Research
Rights
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Collection
Citation
Walker, Michael, “Leukemia: The responsibility is ours,” Alverno College Library Digital Commons, accessed May 13, 2025, https://alverno.omeka.net/items/show/666.