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Design of a professional development programme for palliative care nurses (Part Two)
Patsy Yates1, Michael Clinton2, Gail Hart3
1Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology and Division of Oncology, Royal Brisbane Hospital.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|January 5, 2018
Summary
This study evaluates a professional development program for palliative care nurses, aiming to enhance psychosocial support for terminally ill patients and their families. The research assesses the program
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care Nursing
- Health Professional Education
- Psychosocial Oncology
Background:
- Literature review by Yates et al. (1996) highlighted an urgent need for innovation in psychosocial care for terminally ill patients and families.
- Existing educational approaches require enhancement to meet the complex psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an ongoing professional development program for palliative care nurses in Queensland, Australia.
- To assess the program's effectiveness in improving nurses' ability to provide psychosocial care.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a quasi-experimental pre-post test design for program evaluation.
- Incorporated process and outcome measures to gauge effectiveness.
- The program is offered to 181 palliative care nurses.
Main Results:
- Research is currently in progress, with preliminary data collection underway.
- Focus on assessing changes in nurses' psychosocial care capabilities.
Conclusions:
- The study aims to provide evidence-based insights into effective professional development for enhancing psychosocial care in palliative settings.
- Findings will inform future educational strategies for palliative care nurses.
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