Development of Educational Program for Hospice Smart Patient Service Provider.
- Author:
Chai Soon PARK
1
;
Yang Sook YOO
;
Hyun Jeong PARK
;
Dong Won CHOI
;
Sang Ok CHOE
;
Seong Eun KIM
;
Hyo Jung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Hospice;
Palliative care;
Smart patient;
Health care provider;
Education
- MeSH:
Curriculum;
Health Personnel;
Hospices;
Humans;
Korea;
Palliative Care
- From:Journal of Korean Oncology Nursing
2009;9(1):43-51
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to develop an educational program reflecting the educational needs of Hospice Smart Patient service providers. METHOD: The description, goal, curriculum, method, and process evaluation of the educational program were constructed based on Modified Tyler-type Ends-Means Model followed by the analysis of current curriculum and needs of service providers. RESULTS: The curriculum was constructed based on hospice volunteer program currently offered in Korea and the recommendations of hospice service volunteers and experts. A total of 90 hr was required to complete the curriculum that was composed of 'Introduction to cancer', 'Treatment and treatment complications of cancer', 'Post-treatment nutritional care', 'Helpful information', 'Introduction to hospice and palliative care', 'Comprehension of life and death', 'Holistic hospice and palliative care', 'How to communicate as a smart patient', 'Hospice and ethics', 'Pediatric hospice', 'Bereavement management', and 'Clinical practicum'. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to implement the developed educational program and evaluate its effectiveness, as well as making the service available to a greater number of cancer patients.
