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Martina Kennedy1, Mairéad Loftus2, Tricia Lafferty3
1School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, Health Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Insights
Nurses found an online palliative care program for children with life-limiting conditions increased accessibility and convenience. However, the program
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Palliative Care
- Nursing Education
- E-Learning
Background:
- Children with life-limiting conditions require specialized health and social care.
- Registered nurses need enhanced education, including palliative care, for these children.
- A palliative care program was adapted to an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nurses' satisfaction with a redesigned palliative care program for children with life-limiting conditions.
- To assess nurses' perceptions of the online delivery format.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive correlational design was employed.
- An online survey was used to gather participant perceptions.
- The program consisted of nine sessions, including national and regional webinars.
Main Results:
- Online delivery enhanced accessibility to experts and was convenient due to recorded sessions.
- The concise session format was well-received by participants.
- A significant drawback was the loss of face-to-face interaction and networking opportunities.
Conclusions:
- The online program improved knowledge, participation, and accessibility for nurses.
- E-Learning offers equitable access to specialized education, overcoming geographical barriers.
- Future programs should incorporate strategies to foster networking and social interaction to mitigate the lack of in-person contact.
Background:
Children with life-limiting conditions are a unique population with multiple health and social care needs. Key literature indicates the need for education to support registered nurses providing care, including palliative care, to these children. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a palliative care programme was converted to an online programme, adopting a blended approach between national and regional facilitators.
Objectives:
To assess nurses' satisfaction with a re-designed palliative care programme centred around the care of children with life-limiting conditions, including their perceptions of the online format.
Design And Methods:
A descriptive correlational design and online survey was used to explore the participants' perception of the content and online delivery of the Care of the Child with a Life-Limiting Condition programme. Nine sessions, comprised of five national and four regional webinars, were delivered.
Results:
Attendees registered (n = 169) from throughout the Republic of Ireland, with 130 attending all webinars. Attendees stated online delivery of education increased their accessibility to highly qualified experts. The short, concise nature of sessions was well received. Online delivery and recorded sessions contributed to convenience with the ability to access and process information in attendees' own time being welcomed. However, the negative impact of losing face-to-face interactions was noted, including the opportunity to build relationships with colleagues caring for children with life-limiting conditions.
Conclusions:
Results suggest that the redesigned online programme contributed to participants' knowledge, encouraged participation and increased accessibility. An e-Learning model enables specialised education to be more equitable and accessible, ensuring regional areas are not disadvantaged due to geographical remoteness from tertiary educational centres. However, the lack of face-to-face contact was acknowledged as a hindrance to socialisation and networking. When developing future programmes, focus should be put on creating opportunities for networking and social development to compensate for the lack of face-to-face contact.
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