title: Pediatric palliative care instruction for residents: an introduction to IPPC.
abstract: A 1-day training event for pediatric residents with interdisciplinary staff was held, which was modeled after the Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care (IPPC). Training included relational communication, cultural humility, pain-symptom management, family-centered care, team problem solving, and strategic planning using didactic, small group, and plenary platforms. Two bereaved parents were co-learners and trainers. Twenty-six interdisciplinary staff participated. A positive impact was measured in new knowledge gained, value in collaborative learning with health care professionals and families, and ability to work with professionals outside participants' own unit. Confidence to advocate for improved pediatric palliative care was also noted. The IPPC curriculum is easily adapted for resident education. Incorporating family members as co-learners and teachers is valuable. Advocacy for pediatric palliative care may follow this type of experience.
authors: Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA. brian.carter@vanderbilt.edu
authors: Brian S
authors: BS
authors: Carter
authors: Rebecca
authors: R
authors: Swan
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D054521:Cultural Competency; D003657:Decision Making; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D059408:Pain Management / Q000379:methods; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010372:Pediatrics