作者: Katharine E. Brock , Harvey J. Cohen , Barbara M. Sourkes , Julie J. Good , Louis P. Halamek
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摘要: Abstract Background: Pediatric fellows receive little palliative care (PC) education and have few opportunities to practice communication skills. Objective: In this pilot study, we assessed (1) the relative effectiveness of simulation-based versus didactic education, (2) skill retention, (3) effect on PC consultation rates. Design: Thirty-five pediatric in cardiology, critical care, hematology/oncology, neonatology at two institutions enrolled: 17 intervention (simulation-based) group (single institution) 18 control (didactic education) (second institution). Intervention participants participated a two-day program over three months (three simulations videotaped panel). Control received written designed be similar content time. Measurements: Self-assessment questionnaires were completed baseline, post-intervention months; mean between-group differences for each outcome measure ...