TPM 1 Mainz, Germany

Consolidating Agreements, Plans, and Tasks

The Mainz meeting served as a forum for partners to solidify agreements, chart strategic plans, and delineate crucial tasks essential for the project's success. With a shared commitment to empowering elderly oncology patients through critical thinking and media literacy, partners laid the groundwork for impactful collaboration. 

Empowering Through Critical Thinking and Media Literacy

Central to the MedLit project is the empowerment of elderly oncology patients through the cultivation of critical thinking and media literacy skills. In an age rife with misinformation, particularly in the realm of healthcare, this initiative assumes paramount importance. By equipping patients with the tools to discern credible information from misleading content, the project aims to bolster their well-being and facilitate informed decision-making. 

Relevance in the European Context

The MedLit project resonates deeply with the European landscape, addressing the pervasive challenge of medical misinformation. Oncology patients, often grappling with the complexities of their condition, are uniquely vulnerable to deceptive claims propagated online. Through targeted interventions, the project seeks to fortify e-health media literacy, empowering patients to navigate the digital sphere with confidence and discernment. 

Objectives and Goals

At its core, the MedLit project is guided by a set of overarching objectives aimed at enhancing media literacy among oncology patients. By developing tailored resources and educational materials, the project seeks to foster critical thinking, mitigate the risk of misinformation uptake, and elevate media literacy levels within the target demographic. 

Engaging Diverse Stakeholders

The scope of the MedLit project extends beyond oncology patients to encompass a diverse array of stakeholders. From Community Health Workers to healthcare professionals and volunteers, the initiative aims to engage and empower a broad spectrum of individuals invested in enhancing media literacy and combatting misinformation in cancer care. 

Comprehensive Activities

Structured across four distinct Work Packages, the MedLit project outlines a comprehensive framework for achieving its objectives. From content development and training methodologies to local implementation activities, each Work Package is meticulously crafted to facilitate seamless execution and maximal impact. 

Anticipated Outcomes

As the project unfolds, anticipated outcomes include heightened media literacy levels among Community Workers and patients, the creation of tailored educational resources for healthcare professionals, and the establishment of robust training programs to sustain the project's impact beyond its duration. 

Funding and Coordination

With implementation spanning from January to December 2024, the MedLit project is supported by Erasmus+ funding and coordinated by Verein für Bildung, Entwicklung, Forschung und Nachhaltigkeit (BEFuN) e.V. Germany. Together with esteemed partners from Turkey, the Czech Republic, and Serbia, the project embodies the spirit of collaboration and innovation, paving the way for transformative change in the intersection of media literacy and healthcare.