Vicki Tai1, Erica Cameron-Taylor2, Katherine Clark2. 1. Department of Palliative Care, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Warabrook, New South Wales , Australia The University of Newcastle, New South Wales , Australia Central Coast Palliative Care Services, New South Wales , Australia vickie.tai@health.nsw.gov.au. 2. Department of Palliative Care, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Warabrook, New South Wales , Australia The University of Newcastle, New South Wales , Australia.
Abstract
AIMS: To assess the experiences in an established 1-week palliative care placement for final year medical students attending the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. DESIGN: A retrospective, mixed methodology, consecutive cohort. Student data collected included satisfaction feedback scores, open-ended questions and palliative medicine multiple-choice results before and after their 1-week placement. RESULTS: Although there were high satisfaction ratings and objective improvements (P < .001) seen in multiple-choice quiz scores, a subset did not improve. Practical issues such as prescribing, opioid use, and conversions were particularly valued by students. More teaching time and practical experience were requested. DISCUSSION: Given the importance of palliative care teaching within a medical degree, the results suggest continued development and review of palliative medical education are essential.
AIMS: To assess the experiences in an established 1-week palliative care placement for final year medical students attending the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. DESIGN: A retrospective, mixed methodology, consecutive cohort. Student data collected included satisfaction feedback scores, open-ended questions and palliative medicine multiple-choice results before and after their 1-week placement. RESULTS: Although there were high satisfaction ratings and objective improvements (P < .001) seen in multiple-choice quiz scores, a subset did not improve. Practical issues such as prescribing, opioid use, and conversions were particularly valued by students. More teaching time and practical experience were requested. DISCUSSION: Given the importance of palliative care teaching within a medical degree, the results suggest continued development and review of palliative medical education are essential.
Authors: Benjamin Ilse; Bernd Alt-Epping; Isabel Kiesewetter; Frank Elsner; Johanna Hildebrandt; Alexander Laske; Alexandra Scherg; Christine Schiessl Journal: BMC Med Educ Date: 2015-09-17 Impact factor: 2.463