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ArticleJournal of primary care & community health

Perceptions of Learners and Specialists Toward ECHO Palliative Care Project in Thailand.

Nida Buawangpong, Lalita Chutarattanakul, Nisachol Dejkriengkraikul, Alicha Chumintrachark, Thawalrat Ratanasiri, Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish, Nopakoon Nantsupawat, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen

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Nida BuawangpongDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Lalita ChutarattanakulDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Nisachol DejkriengkraikulDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Alicha ChumintracharkDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Thawalrat RatanasiriDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-9269-9116
Kanokporn PinyopornpanishDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Nopakoon NantsupawatDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chaisiri AngkurawaranonDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Wichuda JiraporncharoenDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-8131-6474
Chiang Mai University · TH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe Extension of Community Health Outcomes (ECHO) is a global movement that aims to decentralize the knowledge of specialists to primary care. A pilot, ECHO palliative care project in Thailand, was introduced to enhance the implementation of palliative care practice.

objectiveTo assess learners' and palliative care specialists' perceptions toward the ECHO palliative care project to improve and expand the project in the future.

settingA total of 15 hospitals in 7 provinces in Northern Thailand, including provincial and district hospitals.

methodsA qualitative study was conducted among learners (primary care providers) and palliative care specialists who participated in the pilot program. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore the potential impact of the project on clinical practice, the strengths and weaknesses of the ECHO program and platform in the Thai context, and suggestions for expansion. Thematic analysis was used for qualitative analysis. Pre- and post-confidence scores, using a 5-point Likert Scale, for palliative care practice among learners were analyzed using paired

resultsTwenty participants were interviewed: 15 learners and 5 palliative care specialists. The confidence in practicing palliative care after participating in the ECHO palliative care project significantly increased for the learners, from 2.93 (95% CI, 2.49-3.38) to 3.93 (95% CI, 3.68-4.19) points (

conclusionThe ECHO palliative care project increased confidence in providing palliative care for primary care providers in Thailand. Through capacity building, participants reported applying the knowledge to improve local health services and develop a network for consultations and referrals. There is potential for expansion of the ECHO palliative care project in Thailand.

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Community Health ServicesPalliative CareHumansQualitative ResearchThailandECHO programmedical educationpalliative careprimary care

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