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For the first time ever, IPOS has its first ever board member on the ECCO Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 period. We are pleased to report that Csaba Dégi (Romania) will be representing IPOS and Psycho-social Oncology on the European CanCer Organisation (ECCO).
Congratulations to Csaba and all the incoming ECCO board of directors.
Find out more by going to https://www.ecco-org.eu/About-Ecco/Organisation/Board-of-Directors
About ECCO:
Through its 27 Member Societies - representing over 150 000 professionals - ECCO is the only multidisciplinary organisation that connects and responds to all stakeholders in oncology Europe-wide. ECCO is a not-for-profit federation that exists to uphold the right of all European cancer patients to the best possible treatment and care, promoting interaction between all organisations involved in cancer at European level. It does this by creating awareness of patients’ needs and wishes, encouraging progressive thinking in cancer policy, training and education and promoting European cancer research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care.
Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai presents IPOS ACADEMY 2020
Theme: Enhancing Psycho-oncology Practices and Researches in India
DATE: 31st Jan & 1st Feb, 2020 VENUE: GRT Grand, Chennai Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai in close partnership with the International Psycho-oncology Society (IPOS), has developed an Academy on the theme of Enhancing Psycho-oncology Practices and Researches in India. The objective of this Academy is to train the participants and professionals on evidence-based practices in distress management, application of psychotherapies, communication training and strengthening research pertaining to psychooncology. This Academy will be a combination of panel discussions, plenaries, symposiums and presentations in which participants will be encouraged to share their knowledge on the specified areas and will aid in facilitating research collaboration between the professionals from different institutions. Register now at www.cancerinstitutewia.in
Download the Academy Brochure for complete details.
Ozan Bahcivan (Turkey), a previous IPOS Early Career Director, was an invited speaker to the "3rd Regional Educational Meeting on Supportive Care in Cancer Patients for Eastern Europe and Balkan Region" in Serbia between 29-30 November 2019. A specific session for psycho-oncology was included for the first time at such an international regional educational meeting in Eastern Europe. Representing IPOS, Ozan was fortunate enough to introduce psycho-oncology to medical professionals. In this matter, IPOS made history!
It was a joint meeting with support from ESMO, ESGO, MASCC and of course IPOS successfully included. Below are several photos taken at the meeting.
IPOS would like to thank Ozan Bahcivan for attending! We would also like to thank Snezana M Bosnjak, Matti Aapro and Dragana Jovanovic.
Thanks to all those that supported the IPOS Training Academy in Maputo, Mozambique, November 3-4, 2019. We are pleased to report it was a great success!
Some key highlights to report:
Awards will be presented at the 22nd Annual World Congress in Kyoto, Japan, June 16-19, 2020. SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS BY JANUARY 31, 2020!
Please note:
2019 IPOS Academy in Maputo, Mozambique
Overall Goal: To train attendees on best-practices around communication in African oncology settings
IPOS has developed, in close partnership with our colleagues in Africa and in collaboration with AORTIC, an Academy on the theme of Optimizing Communication in African Oncology Settings. The goal of this Academy is to train attendees on evidence-based practices around communication to reduce suffering and social stigma as main barriers to early detection and treatment of cancer in African oncology settings. The Academy will use a combination of didactic seminars, hands-on training exercises, and roundtable discussions, in which participants will be encouraged to discuss knowledge translation as it relates to public policy, research, clinical, and training, as well as outline needs for collaboration in these areas (see preliminary program attached).
We are accepting applications from health care professionals working in direct contact with cancer patients in Mozambique and in neighbouring countries, to attend the 2019 IPOS Academy in Maputo, Mozambique. Fees for the Academy will be waived, and applications will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Kindly send your CV to [email protected], accompanied by a completed and signed checklist.
Our Organization:
IPOS is the sole multidisciplinary international charitable organization devoted to psycho-oncology, leading in education, research, training, public policy, and advocacy. In 2014, IPOS celebrated its 30th anniversary and began a partnership with the World Health Organization. Part of our mandate is to build capacity for cancer care in low- and low-middle income countries including in Africa. IPOS includes 100+ member countries from 6 continents.
Full eligibility criteria for the application (please note that all criteria must be met):
HOW TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION?
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is complete. Incomplete applications or handwritten applications will be automatically withdrawn from the contest without notice. Applications will only be accepted if they are received at your earliest convenience before September 20, 2019 to the following e-mail address: [email protected]. Applications must include the checklist and a five-page Curriculum Vitae for the applicant.
IPOS Academy – Maputo, Mozambique
IPOS holds non-state actor status with the World Health Organization (WHO)
Theme: Optimizing Doctor-Patient Communication in African Oncology Settings
Overall Goal: Train attendees on evidence-based practices around communication to reduce suffering and social stigma as main barriers to early detection and treatment of cancer in African oncology settings.
Methods: The Academy will use a combination of didactic seminars and roundtable discussions, in which participants will be encouraged to discuss knowledge translation of communication skills as it relates to public policy, research, clinical, and training, as well as outline needs for collaboration in these areas.
Day 1:
Opening Comments from Co-Chairs Dr. Melissa Henry and Dr. Chioma Asuzu and distinguished representatives
Importance of communication and screening for distress
Barriers around communicating bad news to patients and families in African oncology settings: Results of a World Café and pan-African survey indicating similarities with barriers to prevention and the need for concerted strategic planning (Dr. Melissa Henry, Montreal, Canada; Dr. David Lounsbury, New York, USA)
Morning Break
A family-systems approach to communication and how to communicate with children in an age-appropriate way (Dr. Chioma Asuzu, Nigeria; Dr. Luzia Travado, Lisbon, Portugal)
The importance of family-centered communication in the context of African medical oncology practice: A palliative care physician’s perspective (Dr. Christian Ntizimira, Kigali, Rwanda)
LUNCH
Evidenced-based strategies to address beliefs/stigma: A literature review and model
Round table discussion – World Café discussion on addressing knowledge, beliefs, and stigma to reduce delayed presentation and treatment onset in Africa. Goal: Initiate a discussion on structural and public health changes required in Africa and the role of IPOS and Association of Psycho-Oncology in Africa (APOA) (Drs. Scott and Sharon Nichols, California, USA; Phillip Odiyo, Kenya; Dr. Chioma Asuzu, Nigeria; Dr. Melissa Henry, Canada).
Closing remarks for Day 1
Day 2: Doctor-Patient Communication Skills Training Day – featuring Dr. Patricia Parker and Dr. Smita Banerjee, Communication Skills Training and Research Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York; and Dr. Luzia Travado, Champalimaud Clinical Center, Lisbon, Portugal
Overview:
Effective communication is essential for the optimal delivery of healthcare services. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has developed an evidence-based, robust program in communication skills training with a mission “to work in partnership with clinicians of all disciplines to improve communication with cancer patients and their families, and thus enhance overall adaptation to the illness.” The overall objective of the Communication Skills Training and Research Laboratory is to develop, evaluate and disseminate communication skills interventions (The Comskil Training Program) for health care professionals and patients to communicate more effectively. The Comskil Training Program provides a unique training opportunity with a dedicated staff of communication skills facilitators, standardized patient actors, and customized laboratory space including training rooms equipped with video recording and playback equipment. Training modules have been developed to address high priority communication challenges in the oncology setting such as Shared Decision Making, Introducing Palliative Care, and Discussing End-of-Life Goals of Care. The training program relies on a multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of communication skills training, with more than 90 trained facilitators at the institution. The Comskil Training Program is taught to oncology attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses and nurse practitioners. Since the inception of the Comskil training program in 2005, more than 4,000 oncology health care providers have participated in this program.
Opening Comments from Co-Chairs Dr. Melissa Henry and Dr. Chioma Asuzu
Introduction to the Comskil Conceptual Model
Shared Decision Making (SDM) Didactic
SDM Fishbowl/Role Play
Break
Responding to Patient Anger Didactic
Lunch
Responding to Patient Anger Fishbowl/Role Play
Discussing Death, Dying and End of Life Goals of Care Didactic – In Africa 80% of cancers are diagnosed in advanced stage
Discussing Death, Dying and End of Life Goals of Care Fishbowl/Role Play
Debrief and Discussion.
Closing remarks for Day 2 (speaker)
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