Facilitated Versus Self-Directed Educational Modalities in Palliative Care Training: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the CAPACITI Intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community Access to Palliative Care via Interprofessional Teams Improvement (CAPACITI) is a virtual educational program designed to support primary care providers in delivering a palliative approach to care. This study evaluated whether expert-facilitated sessions result in greater self-rated competency than a self-directed format across three CAPACITI modules: Identification and Assessment, Communication, and Ongoing Management.

Methods

We conducted a randomized controlled trial where 566 interprofessional primary care team members were randomized to facilitated or self-directed delivery of the CAPACITI program. Participants completed two validated surveys at baseline and after each module: the End-of-Life Professional Caregiver Survey and the CAPACITI Competenci

SUBMITTER: Matthew M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410323 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature