Table 4 Disposition to engage in palliative care for children and adolescents
"Could you generally imagine engaging in the palliative care for a child or adolescent?" (n = 289) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
No, definitely not Rather not | 1.0% 23.9% | →(rather) not disposed | 24.9% |
Rather yes Yes, definitely | 40.8% 34.3% | →(rather) disposed | 75.1% |
"Which kind of additional effort would you accept for this commitment?" (n = 225) | |||
Home visits at the child's residence | No Yes | 2.7% 97.3% | Range: 1 - 80 km M: 10.4 km (SD 7.4) |
Prescribe medication under the German narcotics act | No Yes | 4.9% 95.1% | |
Ask colleagues for professional advice | No Yes | 0.0% 100.0% | |
Further education/training | No Yes | 6.2% 93.8% | Range: 2 - 140 hours M: 13.9 hrs. (SD 15.5) |
Preferred type | 1. Self-study/Internet/Textbooks/Publications | 16.0% | |
2. Discussion group supervision/case conference | 8.6% | ||
3. Internship/practical instruction/bedside teaching | 9.8% | ||
4. Seminar | 30.7% | ||
5. Lecture | 15.3% | ||
7. Quality circle | 7.4% | ||