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Competence development in palliative care in Norway: A description and evaluation of a postgraduate education program in palliative care in Drammen, Norway

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 April 2005

BJØRG TH. LANDMARK ,
ASTRID K. WAHL  and
ANN BØHLER
BJØRG TH. LANDMARK
Affiliation:
Faculty of Health, Buskerud University College, Drammen, Norway
ASTRID K. WAHL
Affiliation:
Faculty of Nursing, Oslo University College, Oslo, Norway
ANN BØHLER
Affiliation:
Faculty of Health, Buskerud University College, Drammen, Norway
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Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate competence development in palliative treatment, nursing and care in students (n = 25) undergoing a two-year postgraduate education program in palliation at a university college in Norway.

Methods: A questionnaire was handed out on five occasions during the education period.

Results: Results showed that the students rated their competence level as between some competence and good competence before entering the course. However, the competence level rose throughout the course period, and at the end of their education most of the students perceived themselves at a very good or extremely good competence level.

Significance of results: Statistically significant differences in all questions measuring competence in palliation were found on all occasions. Further studies are needed to confirm the effect of education on students' perceived competence development and whether it has a positive impact on clinical practice.

Keywords

NorwayPalliationCourseProgramEvaluationCompetence development
Type
Research Article
Information
Palliative & Supportive Care , Volume 2 , Issue 2 , June 2004 , pp. 157 - 162
Copyright
© 2004 Cambridge University Press

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