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<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>
Background A blended learning program to promote the consultation
expertise of pediatric oncologists (POs) on complementary and integrative
medicine (CIM) was developed and completed by POs as part of a training program.
A previous study indicated that POs in Germany were in need of information and
training on CIM, and that there were no medical training offers on the subject
in Germany.</jats:p><jats:p>
Methods Evaluation of e-learning (questionnaires) and practically oriented
one-day, face-to-face workshops (questionnaires, simulation patients), the
workshops were evaluated with regard to changes in quality of physician-patient
interaction and with regard of the participants’ feedback.</jats:p><jats:p>
Results 32 POs signed up for the program and completed the e-learning. 22
POs participated in one of the workshops. POs agreed that they had received
professionally relevant content during the e-learning. The questionnaires on
physician-patient interaction showed neither clear positive nor negative changes
concerning the quality of interaction. The feedback from the participants on the
workshop was very positive.</jats:p><jats:p>
Conclusion Following the end of the blended learning program the
e-learning was made available again for interested POs. 34 further applications
were received for participation in this part of the training program. With
around 300 POs in Germany, this shows a high demand for further training offers
of this kind as well as a need for further development.</jats:p>