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http://dx.doi.org/10.14475/kjhpc.2017.20.4.242

Development of the Scope of Practice for Palliative Care Aides with Delphi Method  

Kwon, So-Hi (College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Kyungpook National University)
Yang, Ah Ruem (Bobath Memorial Hospital)
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Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care / v.20, no.4, 2017 , pp. 242-252 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: Given the emergence of a new profession called a palliative care aide, this study aims to develop the scope of its practice using the Delphi consensus method. Methods: This study was participated by a panel of experts comprising 36 members who were involved in either hospice palliative care practice or making relevant policies. Through a four-step Delphi study, the feasibility of the duty, task and task element was examined. Among the results, items that scored over 4.0 out of 5.0 were selected. Results: The analysis of the Delphi study suggested four job duties, 15 tasks and 46 task elements to be included in the practice scope for palliative care aides. Conclusion: This study defined the scope of practice for palliative care aides, which is expected to prevent any conflict or confusion regarding their job and to promote the quality of their service.
Keywords
Delphi technique; Job description; Hospice and palliative care nursing;
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