Creating and Evaluating a Video Series for Palliative Care in Long-Term Homes
Author Information
Author(s): Wickson-Griffiths Abigail, Hunter Paulette, Tupper Susan, Cammer Allison, Kaasalainen Sharon, Sussman Tamara
Primary Institution: University of Regina
Hypothesis
The project aims to create and evaluate a video education resource to support communication about palliative care in Canadian long-term care homes.
Conclusion
The video series was found to have high acceptability and a positive impact on knowledge about palliative care among family caregivers and staff.
Supporting Evidence
- The average acceptability of the video series was 4.49 for family caregivers and 4.66 for LTC staff.
- Family caregivers showed an average positive change in palliative care knowledge of 6.94 on a 100-point scale.
- LTC staff showed an average positive change in palliative care knowledge of 12.5 on a 100-point scale.
Takeaway
This study made videos to help families and staff understand palliative care better, and people liked the videos a lot.
Methodology
The project involved consulting with advisors, piloting the concept, and assessing acceptability and knowledge acquisition through focus groups and surveys.
Participant Demographics
Family caregivers and LTC staff from Canadian long-term care homes.
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