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Evaluation Tools for Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Learning Experiences: A Literature Review
Meghan Thiel1, Karen Harden2, Lori-Jene Brazier3
1Department of Social Work, University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Journal of Palliative Medicine
|October 17, 2019
Summary
Existing evaluation tools for interdisciplinary palliative care education lack comprehensiveness. Further research is needed to develop a holistic assessment tool for learners in palliative care settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Palliative Care
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Background:
- Palliative care teams require effective evaluation tools for learners.
- Assessing changes in knowledge, skills, and attitudes is crucial for interdisciplinary training.
- Existing tools may not adequately capture the nuances of palliative care education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze existing evaluation tools for interdisciplinary palliative care learners.
- To identify themes, strengths, and limitations of current assessment methods.
- To provide recommendations for developing improved evaluation tools.
Main Methods:
- A literature search was conducted using the MEDLINE database.
- Search terms included 'interdisciplinary education,' 'assessment/evaluation,' and 'palliative care.'
- Nine relevant articles were included after excluding irrelevant studies.
Main Results:
- Evaluation tools identified varied significantly in learner type, assessment method, and frequency.
- No single tool comprehensively assessed knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Existing tools were not fully interdisciplinary in their approach.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant gap in the literature regarding comprehensive, interdisciplinary evaluation tools for palliative care education.
- Further research is essential to develop a robust tool tailored to the needs of learners in interdisciplinary palliative care services.
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