The PowerFacts Study: Studying the effectiveness of Palliative Care Animated Videos on Knowledge and Attitudes of Nursing Home Healthcare Workers
Care Continuum
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Examine the effectiveness of animated palliative care videos (PowerFacts) in improving the knowledge and attitudes of. The study showed that while animations improved knowledge, further efforts are needed to address the attitudes of staff towards.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Care Continuum, Learning Theories ＆ Framework, Transformative Learning Theory, Behaviour Analysis, End-Of-Life Care, Palliative Care
About this Content
Aims
Examine the effectiveness of animated palliative care videos (PowerFacts) in improving the knowledge and attitudes of nursing home (NH) staff.
Background
NH residents have increasing palliative needs, and palliative care training for NH staff is essential but resource-intensive.
Methods
Used 12 medical animations (PowerFacts) to teach basic palliative knowledge to NH staff, with pre- and post-course assessments to measure knowledge and attitudes.
Results
Significant improvement in knowledge post-course (12.24 to 17.38), but no significant change in attitudes (FATCOD score: 113.21 to 115.74).
Conclusion
The study showed that while animations improved knowledge, further efforts are needed to address the attitudes of staff towards palliative care.
Lessons Learnt
The use of animations was effective in improving knowledge but less effective in altering attitudes.
Additional Information
Singapore Health & Biomedical Congress (SHBC) 2021 Best Poster Award
Keywords
Telemedicine, Teleconsultation, Palliative Care, Preceptorship, Nursing Home Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | General Research, Healthcare Administrators, Palliative Medicine, Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Lee Jin Hui Perry |
Project Member(s) | Lim Yujun |
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Lee Jin Hui Perry - lee.perry@ktph.com.sg