Korean J Hosp Palliat Care.
2010 Mar;13(1):32-40.
A Survey on the Certification and Curriculum Development for Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals
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- 1Hospice & Palliative Care Branch, National Cancer Center, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Dongguk University-Seoul, Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. smdkdy@hanmail.net, smdkdy@duih.org, smdkdy6730@yahoo.co.kr
- 3Division of Medical Oncology, KyungHee University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- 4Division of Medical Oncology, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- PURPOSE
The survey was aimed to provide basic data to develop a certification system for hospice and palliative care professionals.
METHODS
National Cancer Center (NCC) and the Korean Society for Hospice & Palliative Care (KSHPC) conducted the survey for hospice and palliative care professionals who worked at 34 Palliative care units designated by the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Family Affairs (MW) and the members of the KSHPC. The survey was conducted via e-mail from June 17 to 23, 2009. Total 220 professionals were surveyed.
RESULTS
Most of the hospice and palliative care professionals reported a great need for certification system: Physician, 90% (n=51) nurse, 84% (n=134) social worker, 89% (n=35). In regard with the requirement for the certification, a majority of physicians (46%) preferreddiploma course, while social workers (46%) preferred training course for medical social workers. Concerning the certification body, physician (45%) preferred the KSHPC and the MW almost equally, while nurses (50%) and social workers (60%) preferred the MW highly. As for the body to develop and accredit advance training course for each professionals, most of the physicians (51%) preferred the KSHPC, whereas nurses and social workers preferred collaboration of the MW (or NCC) with the professional society, such as the KSHPC (23%), the Korean Hospice & Palliative nurses association for nurses (21%), or the Korean association of (medical) social workers (37%). Lastly, all respondents preferred the course format of once a week, full day, and some field study at weekend.
CONCLUSION
Korean hospice and palliative care professionals identified the great need for the certification system, therefore, the adequate system development must be followed to reflect their voice.
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