Table 5 Key recommendations to improve future implementation of PACE Steps to Success Programme
Category | Recommendation |
|---|---|
PACE Programme and way of delivery | Reduce the amount of paperwork by making the tools electronically available, allow a flexible length of time between training sessions, provide clear materials, and ensure that trainers are well qualified in palliative care and teaching. |
People working with PACE Programme | Involve manager throughout the entire implementation period, free up time for PACE coordinators, stimulate attendance of staff members to training sessions, and choose PACE coordinators carefully. |
Contextual factors | Carefully determine programme start, take current level of palliative care knowledge and practice into account, allow flexibility in content and timing of the PACE Steps, integrate PACE into existing procedures and documentation. |