title: A training needs analysis  of neonatal and paediatric health-care staff in a tertiary children's hospital.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Despite clinical advances in neonatal and paediatric palliative care, there is limited educational provision to underpin practice. To develop appropriate educational content, the needs of staff working in this area must be identified.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To explore the educational needs of staff working with families with palliative or end-of-life care requirements.
  
  
  METHODS
  A training needs analysis (TNA) explored the perceived knowledge, confidence, and support of neonatal and paediatric health professionals in a tertiary children's hospital in London.
  
  
  RESULTS
  An online Likert scale TNA was completed by 111 participants. The results indicated that the staff did not feel educationally prepared in their working areas, despite having regular contact with families with palliative or end-of-life care issues.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Understanding the educational needs of staff can underpin the development of appropriate educational interventions. These modules require evaluation to determine their impact on health professionals' knowledge and confidence.
authors.affiliation: Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kings College, London, UK. Katie.gallagher@kcl.ac.uk
authors.forename: Katie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gallagher
authors.forename: Hilary
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Cass
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Black
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Norridge
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008131:London; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education; D010166:Palliative Care; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013192:Staff Development; D000078329:Workforce