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Use of the African Palliative Outcome Scale (POS) to improve cancer care in Ghana

Joe Harford

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Union for International Cancer Control
The Palliative Outcome Scale (POS) is a validated patient reported outcome measure which is widely used in palliative care in Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa and America. This workshop is aimed at professionals in palliative and end-of-life care in Ghana. The workshop combines theory and hands-on exercises. Participants also have the opportunity to tailor this training to their local needs, by choosing the most relevant parallel group session. It is anticipated that participants will come to: understand the role that outcome measurement, and POS in particular, can play in improving the quality, efficiency and availability of palliative care; develop skills in outcome measurement in general; be updated regarding outcome measurement resources and how to ensure their use in practice; review barriers to the implementation and use of outcome measures in practice and learn strategies to overcome these barriers. Use of POS in research will also be covered.

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