Changes attained through the Palliative Care Education Program based on Cancer Control Act of Japan from the trainers' perspective
10.2512/jspm.7.301
- VernacularTitle:緩和ケア研修会を開催したことによる変化―指導者研修会修了者の視点から
- Author:
Ryo Yamamoto
;
Yasushi Abe
;
Yoshiyuki Kizawa
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
palliative care;
post-graduate education;
neoplasm;
qualitative research
- From:Palliative Care Research
2012;7(1):301-305
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Purpose: The Palliative Care Education Program based on the Cancer Control Act has been held throughout Japan since 2008. The aim of this study is to identify changes attained through the program from the trainers' perspective. Method: The contents of the brain-storming sessions with the twelve trainers were qualitatively analyzed. Results: Six main categories of improvement were identified. These include: Reinforced cooperation; improved palliative care skills and knowledge; improved awareness of palliative care; improved understanding of the local palliative care resources; behavior modification of the participants; and development of in-hospital palliative care systems. Conclusion: Trainers recognized that holding the Palliative Care Education Program provides not only direct results such as greater knowledge and improved delivery of palliative care by physicians, but also indirect results such as enhanced cooperation and improved awareness of local palliative care resources.
