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A Web-Based Education Program About Primary Palliative Care for Heart Failure: A Study Protocol of Wait-Listed
The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
|September 30, 2024
Summary
A new web-based palliative care program for heart failure nurses in Japan showed promising results. This educational initiative aims to improve nursing practice, reduce difficulties, and enhance knowledge in primary palliative care for heart failure patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Nursing
- Palliative Care Education
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Increasing heart failure (HF) patient population necessitates enhanced palliative care.
- A growing demand exists for a skilled nursing workforce in HF palliative care.
- A novel web-based educational program was developed for Japanese nurses managing HF patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based primary palliative care educational program.
- Assess the program's impact on nurse-reported palliative care practice.
- Measure changes in nurse-reported difficulties and knowledge regarding palliative care in HF.
Main Methods:
- An open-label, wait-listed randomized controlled trial involving 150 Japanese registered nurses.
- Participants were randomized (1:1) into an intervention group (web-based program) or a control group.
- Outcomes measured include nurse-reported practice, difficulty, and knowledge scores over a 6-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- The study protocol describes a novel web-based educational program for nurses caring for heart failure patients.
- Primary outcome: nurse-reported primary palliative care practice score.
- Secondary outcomes: nurse-reported difficulties and knowledge scores.
Conclusions:
- This study protocol outlines a randomized controlled trial for a web-based palliative care program for HF nurses.
- Positive results could support the expansion of primary palliative care in cardiovascular nursing.
- The program may enhance daily nursing practices, including symptom management and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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