The required competencies of physicians within palliative care from the perspectives of multi-professional expert groups: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although statements on the competencies required from physicians working within palliative care exist, these requirements have not been described within different levels of palliative care provision by multi-professional workshops, comprising representatives from working life. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describe the competencies required from physicians working within palliative care from the perspectives of multi-professional groups of representatives from working life.

Methods

A qualitative approach, using a workshop method, was conducted, wherein the participating professionals and representatives of patient organizations discussed the competencies that are required in palliative care, before reaching and documenting a consensus. The data (n = 222)

SUBMITTER: Melender HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7211329 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature