Publications by authors named "Laura Wuellner"

Oncology clinicians must participate in continuing professional development (CPD) to stay up to date with best practice. The Cancer Institute NSW eviQ Education program produces evidence-based, peer-reviewed eLearning resources for oncology professionals. In response to user feedback, eviQ Education trialled a mobile app, EdApp, to improve accessibility of self-directed CPD materials.

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Effective eLearning design takes into account the learning needs and styles of users. eviQ Education, a program of the Cancer Institute NSW, considered evidence from user data to develop a range of clinical education resources in formats informed by user preferences, including mini-modules, videos and webinars. Through the website and mobile app, content is available on-demand, supporting health professionals to learn anytime, anywhere, on any device.

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Health practitioners often insert and maintain central venous access devices (CVADs) as part of cancer care. One in four CVADs prematurely fail, which is associated with increased mortality, morbidity and a negative impact on quality of life. To support implementation of updated guidelines, eviQ Education developed a comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based CVADs eLearning package.

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Screening is an effective means for colorectal cancer prevention and early detection. Family history is strongly associated with colorectal cancer risk. We describe the rationale, evidence and recommendations for colorectal cancer screening by family history for people without a genetic syndrome, as reported in the 2017 revised Australian guidelines.

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