ArticleClinical parkinsonism & related disorders2025
Evaluation of a blended learning program designed to improve clinical practice skills in novice healthcare professionals caring for patients with Parkinson's disease.
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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 ( 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.
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