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Group supervision to support competency development in palliative care in Norway
Bjørg Landmark1, Astrid K Wahl, Ann Bøhler
1Faculty of Health, Buskerud University College, Konggt, 51, 3019 Drammen, Norway. bjorg.t.landmark@hibu.no
Aim:
to develop and evaluate a model of supervision created to provide continuous support throughout a 2-year postgraduate education programme.
Methods:
twenty-five students attending the first 2-year postgraduate course in palliative care at the University College, Buskerud, Norway took part in a prospective study. A questionnaire was administered on five occasions: on commencement of studies, after 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and at the end of the programme. Student statements were analysed using methods of qualitative content analysis.
Results:
students' appreciation of the value of supervision increased from the first to the last recording. Reflection and dynamic dialogue during group supervision were reported to be well-suited as methods of support in the development of insight into palliative care, integration of theory and practice, and development of skills.
Conclusion:
students stated that supervision confirmed knowledge, gave meaning and increased self-awareness in palliative care.