Improving Palliative Care Knowledge Among Medical Interns
Author Information
Author(s): Sameer Valsangkar, Trupti N Pande, Shripad B Rao, Samir D Bele, B Sitarama
Primary Institution: Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, Andhra Pradesh, India
Hypothesis
Does a structured intervention improve knowledge of palliative care among medical interns regarding its application to people living with HIV/AIDS?
Conclusion
A structured approach to palliative care education significantly improved medical interns' knowledge about palliative care for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean scores on knowledge increased after the structured intervention.
- Statistical tests showed significant improvements in knowledge across all dimensions measured.
- Interns reported feeling more equipped to handle palliative care after the intervention.
Takeaway
The study shows that teaching medical interns about palliative care helps them understand how to better care for people with HIV/AIDS.
Methodology
An interventional repeated measures study with pre-test and post-test assessments of knowledge using a structured questionnaire.
Limitations
The study relied on classroom methods of teaching, which may not fully prepare interns for real-world applications.
Participant Demographics
{"gender":{"male":51,"female":55},"age_range":"21-24 years"}
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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