From: Future palliative competence needs – a qualitative study of physicians’ and registered nurses’ views
Main category | Category |
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PALLIATIVE CARE COMPETENCE AT ALL LEVELS WITHIN HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES | Palliative care competence across health settings. Competence in home-based palliative care and end-of-life care. Competence in working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Competence in the integration of palliative care consultation services with acute care units. a Competence in dedicated palliative care services. a Competence to provide needs in outpatient palliative care. b |
INDIVIDUALIZED PALLIATIVE CARE COMPETENCE | Competence in providing equal palliative care for all patient groups. Competence in dedicated palliative care in both malign and non-malign conditions and different patient groups. Competence in patient- and family-centered palliative care. Competence in symptom-based care. Competence in advanced care planning and hospice care. Competence in applying health technology. Competence in handling complex cases. a Competence in respecting human dignity and self-determination within palliative care. b |
PERSON-CENTERED ENCOUNTERS COMPETENCE | Respecting encounters with patients and their significant others. Competence in delivering psychosocial support of patients and their significant others. Competence in cultural and religious sensitivity. |
SYSTEMATIC COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT IN PALLIATIVE CARE | Competencies based on changing palliative care needs and requirements. Continuing competence assurance. Enhancing competence in palliative care through further and continuing education. |