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Perceptions of healthcare professional about the "PACE Steps to Success" palliative care program for long-term care:
Pierre-Alain Charmillot1, Lieve Van den Block2, Mariska Oosterveld-Vlug3
1HE-Arc Santé, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Delemont, Switzerland.
Aim:
This study aimed to examine the healthcare professionals' perceptions after implementing the "PACE Steps to Success" program in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
Design:
A qualitative descriptive study.
Methods:
Thematic analysis of semi-structured face-to-face and group interviews with health professionals, PACE coordinators, and managers purposely invited in the four long-term home facilities that had previously participated in the PACE cluster randomized clinical trial intervention group.
Results:
The PACE program implementation has improved communication with residents regarding end-of-life issues and helped identify patients' needs. The introduction of codified tools can complete internal tools and support decision-making. In addition, the training has promoted inter-professional collaboration, particularly in the case of care assistants, by defining each profession's specific responsibilities in providing care for older adults.
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