This study reports on the creation and delivery of a self-instructional course on oral cancer for Community Health Workers via a Telehealth platform, analyzing the participants' demographic and clinical profiles. The course, titled "Abre a boca, meu povo! - O que você precisa saber sobre o câncer de boca,” was developed using the ADDIE Instructional Design model and delivered … [Read more...] about Creation of a self-guided course about oral cancer for Community Health Workers: A Teleeducation experience
Oral cancer
Feasibility, Reliability, and Effectiveness of Oral cancer screening in South Asia and Southeast Asian countries: A systematic review and Meta-analysis
This study assessed the effectiveness of community health workers (CHWs) in detecting oral cancer and potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) through visual screening in South Asia and Southeast Asia. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies found that CHWs identified 8% of cases as suspicious and 92% as normal. The screenings had a sensitivity of 75% and specificity … [Read more...] about Feasibility, Reliability, and Effectiveness of Oral cancer screening in South Asia and Southeast Asian countries: A systematic review and Meta-analysis
Holistic Approach for the Early Detection of Oral Cancer: A Comprehensive Training Module
This study aimed to educate Community Health Workers (CHWs) in India on early oral cancer detection to reduce the disease burden. A total of 178 participants were divided into two groups: one focused on screening and prevention, and the other on advanced diagnostics, AI-enabled tools, and patient care for Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders. Pre- and post-training assessments … [Read more...] about Holistic Approach for the Early Detection of Oral Cancer: A Comprehensive Training Module
Status and Determinants of Early Detection of Oral Premalignant and Malignant Lesions in India
This review sought to discuss the various challenges in the early detection of oral premalignant and malignant lesions and potential solutions to these challenges in India. Researchers identified the following factors as challenges within the community to the early detection of these poor oral health outcomes: (i) sociodemographic factors, (ii) poorly understood natural history … [Read more...] about Status and Determinants of Early Detection of Oral Premalignant and Malignant Lesions in India