Analyzing the Unique Needs of International Palliative Care Learners Attending a United States-Based Palliative Care Education and Practice Course

• DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2021.0135
• Publication Date: 2021-08-23T21:03:26Z
• Authors: Bethany-Rose Daubman; Mark Stoltenberg; Khadidjatou Kane; James A. Tulsky; Eric L. Krakauer; Lauren Greco; Vicki A. Jackson
• Keywords: Needs assessment; Strengths and weaknesses

Background: Many seriously ill patients in need of palliative care (PC) globally never receive it, partly due to a lack well-trained providers. Objectives: We analyzed feedback from international participants U.S.-based PC training course: "Palliative Care Education and Practice" identify elements the course that would meet needs learners. Design: This was qualitative analysis participants' written survey responses. Survey questions were related anticipated practice change, barriers strengths/weaknesses. Results: Key change included awareness among local providers, challenges navigating institutional leaders, trained Participants requested an increased focus on topics such as resiliency, leadership, pediatric PC. Conclusions: To address learners, courses should consider offering specific track for participants, well leadership development,