Implementation and evaluation of an education program to guide palliative care for people with motor neurone disease.

The article discusses a 3-phase study which developed, implemented and evaluated an education program supporting a palliative approach to motor neurone disease (MND) care. Educational workshops were held as a part of the study for the health professionals. Most attending individuals were nurses from the aged care and palliative care sectors. It improved MND knowledge, palliative care knowledge and enhanced communication, psychosocial care and symptom management between patients and caregivers.