Mixed-method evaluation of a culturally-adapted basic palliative care curriculum for practicing physicians in mainland China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China's aging population will escalate palliative care (PC) needs in the next decade. Scalable and culturally-adapted training is necessary to equip practicing clinicians with essential PC skills. The objective of this study is to evaluate a culturally-adapted basic PC training course in mainland China.

Methods

A total of 29 practicing physicians from Zhejiang Province, China, were selected to participate in an in-person training program that spanned six days. We analyzed pre- and post-course quantitative surveys on knowledge, self-efficacy, and behavior using descriptive statistics. We also thematically analyzed post-course semi-structured participant interviews.

Results

The majority of participants were aged 41-50 (51.7%), trained in internal medicine (55

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12291510 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature