Table 7 Learning gain of nurses and physicians according to core competencies

… apply the core constituents of palliative care in the setting where patients and families are based

(Items 1,11,21,31)

2.68 to 1.64

2.80 to 1.94

… enhance the physical comfort throughout patients´ disease trajectories

(Items 2,12,22,32)

2.66 to 1.57

2.95 to 2.18

… meet patients´ psychological needs

(Items 3,13,23,33)

2.87 to 1.84

3.20 to 2.46

… meet patients´ social needs

(Items 4,14,24,34)

2.89 to 1.76

3.13 to 2.26

… meet patients´ spiritual needs

(Items 5,15,25,35)

2.85 to 1.74

3.11 to 2.37

… respond to the needs of family carers in relation to short-, medium- and long-term patient care goals

(Items 6,16,26,36)

2.45 to 1.58

2.56 to 1.98

… respond to challenges of clinical and ethical decision-making in palliative care

(Items 7,17,27,37)

2.62 to 1.69

2.50 to 1.91

… practice comprehensive care coordination and interdisciplinary teamwork across all settings where palliative care is offered

(Items 8,18,28,38)

2.85 to 1.77

2.85 to 2.04

… develop interpersonal and communication skills appropriate to palliative care

(Items 9,19,29,39)

2.47 to 1.63

2.64 to 2.04

… practise self-awareness and undergo continuing professional development

(Items 10,20,30,40)

2.73 to 1.80

3.01 to 2.49