論文種別 | 原著(症例報告除く) |
言語種別 | 英語 |
査読の有無 | その他(不明) |
表題 | Evaluation of a blended learning program designed to improve clinical practice skills in novice healthcare professionals caring for patients with Parkinson's disease. |
掲載誌名 | 正式名:Clinical parkinsonism & related disorders 略 称:Clin Park Relat Disord ISSNコード:25901125/25901125 |
巻・号・頁 | 13,pp.100367 |
著者・共著者 | Koichi Nagaki, Wataru Matsushita, Makio Takahashi |
発行年月 | 2025/07 |
概要 | INTRODUCTION:Specialized healthcare facilities for Parkinson's disease (PD) patients require professionals with comprehensive knowledge of disease management and palliative care. This intervention study evaluated a blended learning program for healthcare professionals (n = 117) at five newly established PD care facilities in Japan.METHODS:The program integrated theoretical education, active learning, and role-playing exercises. Outcomes were evaluated by scores on self-rated knowledge and confidence in palliative care for PD patients, End-of-Life Professional Caregiver Survey (EPCS), and Team STEPPS Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire.RESULTS:The scores for self-rated knowledge of palliative care increased from 3.36 to 5.28, and confidence improved from 3.79 to 5.05 (p < 0.001). Although overall teamwork attitudes remained stable, situation-monitoring skills improved (p = 0.045). The EPCS total score increased from 2.36 to 2.55 (p < 0.001), with improvements in all subscales. Multiple regression analysis revealed that pre-intervention knowledge (β = 0.586, p < 0.001) and professional role were associated with improvement of post-intervention knowledge scores. Notably, professional physiotherapists showed higher improvements than care management workers (β = 1.995, p = 0.002).CONCLUSION:The blended learning program, combining theoretical education, active learning, and role-playing exercises, effectively enhanced the palliative care competencies of healthcare professionals in PD care facilities. Future studies should examine the long-term retention of these competencies and their impact on patient care outcomes. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.prdoa.2025.100367 |
PMID | 40687117 |