Becoming ready caring for persons who are dying and in mourning

Abstract

The aim of this project was to prepare undergraduate students to care for persons who are dying and in mourning, by developing and implementing a student centred, IT supported, interdisciplinary and international course, which is a new approach within the field of palliative care education. The project lasted for three years, being developed jointly by the two project leaders, students from six different health care disciplines in both countries and in consultation with experts in the field. The course was implemented twice, with a total of 44 students participating. The external evaluation done after the first and the internal after the second implementation were both very positive. The future of the course is uncertain due to regulations at both universities involved.