Current problems with project management and learning materials of a palliative care education program for physicians based on the Cancer Control Act

ABSTRACT

<b>Background</b> In order to improve physicians' competence of palliative care, the PEACE project, a palliative care education program for physicians based on the Cancer Control Act, has been conducted throughout the country since 2008. The effectiveness and limitations of the current project management techniques and learning materials have not been determined. This study aimed to explore current problems with the PEACE project and to seek corrective strategies. <b>Method</b> A workshop was held with 36 participants who had finished PEACE faculty-development programs, and involved brain-storming with physicians. The results of brain-storming sessions were qualitatively analyzed. <b>Results</b> Most problems identified related to the burden, to the host, of holding the faculty-development program workshop. In addition, some problems related specifically to the individual host site or community involved. <b>Conclusion</b> One strategy to improve these problems is to incorporate e-Learning to both expand the program and reduce the burden on the host site. In addition, workshop materials could be improved to include additional modules and revised guidelines. Palliat Care Res 2011; 6(2) 143-149