Creating enduring change - Demonstrating the long-term impact of a faculty development program in palliative care
Creating enduring change - Demonstrating the long-term impact of a faculty development program in palliative care
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DOI:
10.1007/bf02743136
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发表时间:
2006-09-01
影响因子:
5.7
通讯作者:
Block, Susan D.
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作者:
Sullivan, Amy M.;Lakoma, Matthew D.;Block, Susan D.
BACKGROUND: Improved educational and evaluation methods are needed in continuing professional development programs.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the long-term impact of a faculty development program in palliative care education and practice.DESIGN: Longitudinal self-report surveys administered from April 2000 to April 2005.PARTICIPANTS: Physician and nurse educators from North America and Europe. All program graduates in = 156) were invited to participate.INTERVENTION. Two-week program offered annually (2000 to 2003) with 2 on-site sessions and 6-month distance-learning period. Learner-centered training addressed teaching methods, clinical skill development, and organizational and professional development.MEASURES: Self-administered survey items assessing behaviors and attitudes related to palliative care teaching, clinical care, and organizational and professional development at pre-, postprogram, and long-term (6, 12. or 18 months) follow-up.RESULTS: Response rates: 96% in = 149) preprogram, 73% in = 114) follow-up. Participants reported increases in: time spent in palliative care practice (38% preprogram, 47% follow-up, P