The development of an advanced diploma program for palliative care leaders in Chile

Context: The majority of people with serious health-related suffering in low- and middle-income countries lack access to palliative care (PC). Increased access to PC education is greatly needed. Objectives: This paper describes the process to adapt an advanced PC training course for a Chilean contex...

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Main Authors: Mark Stoltenberg, Ofelia Leiva-Vásquez, Pedro E. Pérez-Cruz, Bethany-Rose Daubman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-12-01
Series:Palliative Care and Social Practice
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/26323524231209057
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Summary:Context: The majority of people with serious health-related suffering in low- and middle-income countries lack access to palliative care (PC). Increased access to PC education is greatly needed. Objectives: This paper describes the process to adapt an advanced PC training course for a Chilean context. Methods: A joint team of intercultural PC educators from the US and Chile conducted a series of key informant interviews and a target audience survey to iteratively design a PC training course in Chile. Results: Eight key informant interviews identified a strong need for formal PC education pathways, confirmed the five central learning domains, and helped to identify potential course sub-topics. A target audience survey of 59 PC providers from across Chile confirmed a strong desire to participate in such a course. Conclusion: Our team of intercultural PC educators adapted an advanced PC course to the unique context of Chilean providers.
ISSN:2632-3524