Participant Information Sheet
Please read the following information carefully, do not hesitate to discuss any questions you may have with the investigator
Study Title
Impact of an E-Learning Module to Improve Knowledge and Practice of Colorectal Cancer Screening among Primary Care Doctors in Sarawak
Name of investigator and institution:
1. Dr Khaw Chern Yang Jason – Hospital Umum Sarawak
2. Dr Siow Sze Li – Hospital Umum Sarawak
3. Prof Dr Khong Tak Loon – University Malaya
Introduction
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in Malaysia. Pathogenesis of colorectal cancer is well established. Most colorectal cancers arise from adenomatous polyps that progress from small to large polyps and later to cancer. The slow transition from polyps to cancers gives the window of opportunity for screening and early cancer detection. Many studies have shown that colorectal cancer is preventable by early detection and intervention. Colorectal cancer screening has also been shown to be effective in reducing the mortality incidence of colorectal cancer.
However, despite the availability of screening programmes, a multicenter study conducted in the Asia-Pacific region showed only 27% of patients had undergone screening. One local study reported 21.3% of physicians had good knowledge, only 3.9% had good practice on colorectal cancer screening, and only 58.3% were aware of the current recommendation on colorectal cancer screening. Another study showed up to 85% of patients would undergo screening if advised well by the primary care doctors. This is evident that physicians’ recommendations play a key role in increasing the screening uptake among general population. Therefore, there is a need to address the knowledge gap and practice of colorectal cancer screening among local primary care doctors, so that they can deliver accurate information to their patients and thus encouraging the patients to participate in the cancer screening.
To enhance the knowledge on colorectal cancer screening among primary care doctors, an E-learning module has been designed and created based primarily on the Malaysia Clinical Practice Guidelines on Management of Colorectal Carcinoma 2017. This module is very concise and will bring you the greatest benefit and improve your clinical practice in the shortest period. After completion of the module, you should be very comfortable in stratifying the risk of your patients and recommending the correct screening modalities for them. This will help improve the screening uptake among the general population with the aim of early detection and early intervention.
Please take your time to read through and consider this information carefully before you decide if you are willing to participate. Ask the study staff if anything is unclear or if you would like more information. After you are properly satisfied that you understand this study, and that you wish to participate, please click the “start questionnaire” button at the end of page, it will then direct you to make an anonymous user ID, which will be used throughout the study.
Your participation in this study is voluntary. You do not have to be in this study if you do not want to. You may also refuse to answer any questions you do not want to answer. If you volunteer to be in this study, you may withdraw from it at any time. If you withdraw, any data collected from you up to your withdrawal will still be used for the study.
This study has been approved by the Medical Research and Ethics Committee, Ministry of Health Malaysia.
What is the purpose of this study?
To determine whether an E-learning module will improve the knowledge and practice of colorectal cancer screening among primary care doctors in Sarawak
What are the procedures to be followed?
It is important that you answer all the questions as honest as possible. The entire module will take about 30-45 minutes of your time.
You will be given a questionnaire. This form contains 5 sections which will enquire about your knowledge and practice on colorectal cancer screening. This will then be followed by 4 short modules, less than 5 minutes each. And you will end by doing a post module questionnaire, to determine whether your understanding in the topic has improved.
How will you benefit from this study?
This E-learning module has summarized everything that is important on colorectal cancer screening in the most concise manner. The entire learning module is less than 15 minutes. It will help you to understand about the risk stratification for colorectal cancer, and the correct use of different screening modalities, thus hoping to improve the delivering of this service in your daily clinical practice.
What are the possible drawbacks?
None.
Will my medical information be kept private?
All your information obtained in this study will be kept and handled in a confidential manner, in accordance with applicable laws and/or regulations. If you agree to participate in the study, you will be identified by an anonymous user ID. No other personal details will be required throughout the study. When publishing or presenting the study results, your identity will not be revealed without your expressed consent. Individuals involved in this study, qualified monitors and auditors, and governmental or regulatory authorities may inspect the study data, where appropriate and necessary. You will not be informed of the study findings, but if you are interested you may contact the study doctor to ask about the study findings.
Who should I contact if I have further questions regarding the study?
You can contact the investigator should you require any further information or clarification regarding the study
Investigator: Dr Jason Khaw
Tel : 012-4100374
Email: jasonkhaw7@gmail.com
Your participation is very much appreciated. Hope you will enjoy this virtual learning experience!
Thank you.
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