Effects of Advance Care Planning Training on Students’ Knowledge, Comfort, and Confidence
Author Information
Author(s): Barnes Stacy, Breakwell Susan
Primary Institution: Marquette University
Hypothesis
Does advance care planning training improve students' knowledge, comfort, and confidence in engaging in advance care planning?
Conclusion
The workshop significantly increased students' self-reported knowledge, comfort, and confidence regarding advance care planning.
Supporting Evidence
- 97% of respondents rated the workshop as excellent or good.
- Significant improvements were noted in understanding advance directives and comfort in discussing them.
Takeaway
Students learned a lot about planning for their future healthcare and felt more comfortable talking about it after the workshop.
Methodology
A 2-hour interprofessional workshop was conducted, followed by a survey to assess changes in knowledge, comfort, and confidence.
Limitations
The study did not measure long-term retention of knowledge or skills.
Participant Demographics
Students from various health-related disciplines including medicine, nursing, and psychology.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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