Table 3 Availability of training and education and other initiatives in end-of life care in Flemish hospitals in 2007 (N = 37)1-2
| Â | Yes | No, but plan to | No, don't plan to |
|---|---|---|---|
Availability of training and education of health care providers in end-of-life care | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) |
Pain & symptom control | 36 (97) | 1 (3) | 0 |
Spiritual, psychological & social care for patients | 33 (89) | 4 (11) | 0 |
Law & regulation | 30 (88) | 3 (9) | 1 (3) |
Training in the use of own guidelines | 29 (83) | 3 (9) | 3 (9) |
Spiritual, psychological & social care for relatives | 28 (82) | 4 (12) | 2 (6) |
Bereavement care | 24 (69) | 8 (23) | 3 (9) |
Communication skills with regard to treatment possibilities & care planning | 24 (67) | 8 (22) | 4 (11) |
Availability of other initiatives in end-of-life care | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) |
Integration of the end-of-life care policy into the quality handbook | 16 (43) | 15 (41) | 6 (16) |
Structured approach to palliative care | 12 (33) | 15 (42) | 9 (25) |