Evaluation of a cancer pain education program for general practitioners.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate a cancer pain education program.


METHODS
Participants in the program completed an evaluation form covering various aspects of the program's design.


RESULTS
All participants who completed the program were glad that they had done so. The most and least useful aspects are included in the article. Participants were satisfied with the program and eager to participate in similar ones.


CONCLUSIONS
The education program was both successful at improving participants' knowledge of cancer pain management and provided in a manner acceptable to the participants. Ideas for future similar projects are included.
Peter MacCallum Palliative Care Grants Program. hine0014@baggins.cc.flinders.edu.au
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D001315:Australia; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation