Purpose <p>People impacted by cancer face increasing challenges in navigating a landscape of abundant health information and misinformation. This study outlines the development and pilot testing of the Informed Health Choices-Cancer (IHC-C) learning resource, designed to provide users the skills and knowledge necessary to think critically about the reliability of health claims and make well-informed choices. This study outlines the development and pilot testing of this learning resource.</p> Methods <p>Using a human-centred design approach, the resource was co-developed with those impacted by cancer through iterative refinement. Tailored content and multimedia formats were used to support over three stages of pilot testing: initial prototype development, testing with small stakeholder groups, and testing with a broader sample. Quantitative ratings and qualitative feedback guided improvements in accessibility, usability, and relevance.</p> Results <p>Thirty-three participants responded positively to the resource, noting its accessible language, practical content, and engaging format. In the final round of testing, over 80% found the resource as ‘very well aligned’ with learning outcomes, ‘very easy to understand’, ‘very relevant’ to cancer, and ‘very easy to navigate’. Navigation ratings improved from 50.0% at prototype stage to 85.4% at final stage. The resource was perceived as effective in supporting critical thinking, informed decision-making, and reflecting real-life cancer experiences.</p> Conclusions <p>The IHC-C learning resource offers an innovative, practical tool for integrating critical thinking into cancer care. It shows promise in supporting informed decision-making and reduces vulnerability to misinformation.</p> Implications for Cancer Survivors <p>The resource may enhance health literacy and empower survivors to critically evaluate health information and manage their care more confidently.</p>

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Developing critical thinking and decision-making skills for cancer information: the Informed Health Choice-Cancer online learning resource

  • Mengqi Li,
  • Declan Devane,
  • Claire Beecher,
  • Maura Dowling,
  • Austin G. Duffy,
  • Caitriona Duggan,
  • David Robert Grimes,
  • Avril Kennan,
  • Claire Kilty,
  • Allen Nsangi,
  • Andrew D. Oxman,
  • Derek C. Stewart,
  • Elaine Toomey,
  • Marie Tierney

摘要

Purpose

People impacted by cancer face increasing challenges in navigating a landscape of abundant health information and misinformation. This study outlines the development and pilot testing of the Informed Health Choices-Cancer (IHC-C) learning resource, designed to provide users the skills and knowledge necessary to think critically about the reliability of health claims and make well-informed choices. This study outlines the development and pilot testing of this learning resource.

Methods

Using a human-centred design approach, the resource was co-developed with those impacted by cancer through iterative refinement. Tailored content and multimedia formats were used to support over three stages of pilot testing: initial prototype development, testing with small stakeholder groups, and testing with a broader sample. Quantitative ratings and qualitative feedback guided improvements in accessibility, usability, and relevance.

Results

Thirty-three participants responded positively to the resource, noting its accessible language, practical content, and engaging format. In the final round of testing, over 80% found the resource as ‘very well aligned’ with learning outcomes, ‘very easy to understand’, ‘very relevant’ to cancer, and ‘very easy to navigate’. Navigation ratings improved from 50.0% at prototype stage to 85.4% at final stage. The resource was perceived as effective in supporting critical thinking, informed decision-making, and reflecting real-life cancer experiences.

Conclusions

The IHC-C learning resource offers an innovative, practical tool for integrating critical thinking into cancer care. It shows promise in supporting informed decision-making and reduces vulnerability to misinformation.

Implications for Cancer Survivors

The resource may enhance health literacy and empower survivors to critically evaluate health information and manage their care more confidently.