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A Curriculum in Quality Improvement for Interprofessional Palliative Care Trainees
Joshua R Lakin1,2,3, Elise N Brannen1, Rachelle E Bernacki1,2,3
1Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.
The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
|May 18, 2019
Summary
This study introduces a comprehensive quality improvement (QI) curriculum for palliative care trainees. The curriculum enhances skills, knowledge, and attitudes through team-based projects and diverse teaching methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Palliative Care
- Quality Improvement Science
Background:
- Effective quality improvement (QI) strategies are essential for palliative care clinicians.
- QI training is a mandatory component of palliative care fellowship programs.
- Developing structured QI curricula is crucial for advancing palliative care practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a multimodal, comprehensive curriculum for teaching QI.
- To equip interdisciplinary palliative care trainees with QI knowledge and skills.
- To foster a team-based approach to QI project implementation.
Main Methods:
- A 4-session curriculum, each 1.5 hours long, was developed.
- The curriculum focuses on the principles and practical application of QI.
- Trainees engaged in team-based QI project implementation.
Main Results:
- Course assessments indicated high trainee satisfaction.
- Significant improvements were observed in targeted QI skills.
- Knowledge and attitudes related to QI were positively impacted.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary team-based project work is a key learning element.
- Varied teaching methodologies enhance learning over a longitudinal curriculum.
- Opportunities for formal presentation of QI work are valuable for trainees.
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