scholarly journals Outcome Evaluation of a Nationwide Education Program for Primary Palliative Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
Ryo Yamamoto ◽  
Yoshiyuki Kizawa ◽  
Jun Nagayama ◽  
Keiichi Uemura ◽  
Satofumi Shimoyama
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Outcome Evaluation

scholarly journals Save a Life: Implementation and Evaluation of a Community-Focused CPR Education Program in Houston, Texas

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272199824
Author(s):  
Ebun O. Ebunlomo ◽  
Laura Gerik ◽  
Rene Ramon
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
The United States ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Collaborative Education ◽  
Kirkpatrick Model ◽  
Bystander Cpr ◽  
States Experience ◽  
Cpr Training

Over 350 000 people in the United States experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) annually—and almost 90% die as a result. However, survival varies widely between counties, ranging from 3.4% to 22.0%—a disparity that the American Heart Association (AHA) largely attributes to variation in rates of bystander CPR. Studies show that regions with low rates of bystander CPR have low rates of CPR training, making CPR training initiatives a high-priority intervention to reduce OHCA mortality. In Houston, Texas, researchers have identified census tracts with higher OCHA incidence and lower rates of bystander CPR. We developed a free, annual Hands-Only CPR bilingual health education program central to these high-risk neighborhoods. In 5 years, this collaborative effort trained over 2700 individuals. In 2016, 2017, and 2018, we conducted a process evaluation to assess fidelity, dose delivered, and dose received. We also conducted an outcome evaluation using the Kirkpatrick Model for Training Evaluation to assess participants’ reactions and learning. Overall, the program yielded positive outcomes. Of the 261 respondents (from 314 attendees), 63% were first-time learners. The majority (87%) were satisfied with the event and 85% felt that information was presented clearly and concisely. Pre- and post-knowledge assessments showed a 51% increase in the proportion of respondents who could correctly identify the steps for Hands-Only CPR. This program exemplifies how collaborative education can impact a community’s health status. Leveraging each partner’s resources and linkages with the community can enhance the reach and sustainability of health education initiatives.

Competence development in palliative care in Norway: A description and evaluation of a postgraduate education program in palliative care in Drammen, Norway

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
BJØRG TH. LANDMARK ◽  
ASTRID K. WAHL ◽  
ANN BØHLER
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Palliative Treatment ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Competence Level ◽  
University College

Objective:The aim of the present study was to evaluate competence development in palliative treatment, nursing and care in students (n= 25) undergoing a two-year postgraduate education program in palliation at a university college in Norway.Methods:A questionnaire was handed out on five occasions during the education period.Results:Results showed that the students rated their competence level as between some competence and good competence before entering the course. However, the competence level rose throughout the course period, and at the end of their education most of the students perceived themselves at a very good or extremely good competence level.Significance of results:Statistically significant differences in all questions measuring competence in palliation were found on all occasions. Further studies are needed to confirm the effect of education on students' perceived competence development and whether it has a positive impact on clinical practice.

scholarly journals Improved knowledge of and difficulties in palliative care among physicians during 2008 and 2015 in Japan: Association with a nationwide palliative care education program

Cancer ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 626-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoko Nakazawa ◽  
Ryo Yamamoto ◽  
Masashi Kato ◽  
Mitsunori Miyashita ◽  
Yoshiyuki Kizawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Care Education ◽  
Palliative Care Education

scholarly journals Benefits of a Nationwide Palliative Care Education Program on Lung Cancer Physicians

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (10) ◽  
pp. 1399-1403
Author(s):  
Akira Inoue ◽  
Takuhiro Yamaguchi ◽  
Keiko Tanaka ◽  
Akihiro Sakashita ◽  
Keisuke Aoe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Care Education ◽  
Palliative Care Education

Development and Evaluation of an Education Program for Professional Palliative Care Nursing

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Ran Yeun ◽  
Min Kwon ◽  
Kyoung-Soon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Care Nursing

Palliative care model in Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-146
Author(s):  
Suchira Chaiviboontham ◽  
Piyawan Pokpalagon
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Limited Range ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Care Processes ◽  
Care Models ◽  
Palliative Care Services ◽  
Referral Systems ◽  
Care Outcome

Background: Thailand has few hospices and a limited range of palliative care services. Aims: To explore palliative care models in Thailand. Methods: A convergent mixed-methods study design using purposive sampling to select three levels of healthcare services and one religious organisation. Findings: The quantitative data revealed that the structures of palliative care accessibility, referral systems, and continuity of care were in place at all levels of healthcare services. The qualitative data revealed the themes of the structure of palliative care, processes and outcomes. Conclusion: The variety of palliative care structures identified in Thailand are suitable for the context in which palliative care is provided. The problems that need solving are referral systems, patient access to opioids, inequitites in care distribution and medicine dispensing and palliative care outcome evaluation.

Support of young children from disadvantaged families in Switzerland: mixed-method evaluation of the home visitation program Schritt:weise

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Lannen ◽  
Isabelle Duss
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Early Education ◽  
Home Visitation ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
School Entry ◽  
Combined Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Process And Outcome ◽  
Disadvantaged Families

Purpose Children from disadvantaged families often already show developmental deficits at the time of school entry. The goal of Schritt:weise, a preventive, easy-access early education program for children ages one to five is to avoid such deficits through a combination of home visits by semi-professionals as well as center-based group activities. The program has been translated and adapted from the Dutch program Opstapje and is now being implemented in different regions in Switzerland. To offer the program more readily in rural areas, four adapted models were developed. This paper aims to provide a mixed-method, combined process and outcome evaluation of these newly developed models. Design/methodology/approach For this combined process and outcome evaluation, standardized testing for child development outcomes and interviews with different stakeholders were conducted. Findings The evaluation found that implementation of all four models was feasible and children developed along the norm in all four of the models. This finding was confirmed one year after program completion. Research limitations/implications Building an evidence-base to better understand success of early intervention programs is key to effectively supporting children from disadvantaged families in their development. Practical implications This early education program using home-visitation with semi-professionals is feasible and successful in reaching children from disadvantaged families. Social implications It is possible to support children from disadvantaged families through the program Schritt:weise and prevent developmental deficits at school entry. Originality/value The finding that children developed along the norm in all four models means that the key program goal was achieved and that the specific implementation model can be chosen based on the specifics of the implementation context.

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