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Desire to Die Communication Training for Professionals: Developing Online Formats
Kathleen Boström1, Thomas Dojan1, Axel Doll1
1Department of Palliative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Palliative Medicine Reports
|May 1, 2025
Summary
Online training and a website effectively teach healthcare professionals to manage patients
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
Background:
- Severely ill patients may express a desire to die, potentially leading to suicidality.
- A face-to-face training was developed to enhance health professionals' skills in managing this issue.
- There is a need for more accessible training formats, prompting the development of online resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To transition a face-to-face training program on managing the desire to die into an online format.
- To develop a complementary educational website to support health professionals.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and usability of the online training and website.
Main Methods:
- A multimethod approach was employed, including literature review on didactic elements.
- The face-to-face training was digitalized, and a website was created with expert feedback.
- Online surveys were used to pilot and evaluate the developed resources.
Main Results:
- Literature review yielded suggestions for online training and website development.
- Participants in both face-to-face and online training showed significant self-confidence improvement.
- Website users provided favorable feedback on usability and content, with suggestions for improvement.
Conclusions:
- Managing the desire to die can be effectively taught through online training and educational websites.
- Online resources provide low-threshold access to scientifically sound information and training for health professionals.
- Digital formats enhance accessibility for healthcare providers dealing with end-of-life care challenges.
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