Mean scores by topic and time, with change scores and paired t tests
| Question/topic | Participants responding to this question both precourse and post course (n) | Participants asked this question (n) | Mean precourse score (SD) | Mean postcourse score (SD) | t | p Value | Mean change score (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of successful strategies for overcoming the challenges posed by a Fast Track discharge | 49 | 63 | 5.41 (2.42) | 8.74 (1.53) | 9.3 | <0.001 | 3.34 (2.6 to 4.1) |
| Understanding Fast Track discharge process | 184 | 217 | 5.33 (2.39) | 8.58 (1.16) | 19.37 | <0.001 | 3.26 (2.9 to 3.6) |
| Recognition of challenges to Fast Track discharge | 194 | 207 | 5.53 (2.37) | 8.73 (1.27) | 19.93 | <0.001 | 3.26 (2.9 to 3.6) |
| Knowledge of criteria for starting AMBER care bundle | 211 | 236 | 5.81 (2.42) | 8.89 (1.19) | 18.58 | <0.001 | 3.07 (2.7 to 3.4) |
| Confidence using AMBER care bundle | 184 | 236 | 5.51 (2.45) | 8.36 (1.52) | 16.35 | <0.001 | 2.85 (2.5 to 3.2) |
| Knowledge of how to access symptom guidelines | 203 | 236 | 6.61 (2.04) | 9.01 (1.08) | 16.41 | <0.001 | 2.40 (2.1 to 2.7) |
| Awareness of Department of Health's Strategy on end of life care | 197 | 208 | 6.24 (1.86) | 8.35 (1.26) | 17.33 | <0.001 | 2.11 (1.9 to 2.3) |
| Knowledge of how to access resources to support grief | 208 | 236 | 6.54 (1.94) | 8.59 (1.26) | 14.41 | <0.001 | 2.05 (1.8 to 2.3) |
| Understanding different types of conversations I may have to have about treatment | 45 | 59 | 6.52 (1.82) | 8.56 (1.31) | 6.61 | <0.001 | 2.03 (1.4 to 2.7) |
| Confidence managing patients at the end of life | 195 | 217 | 6.56 (1.99) | 8.57 (1.16) | 15.91 | <0.001 | 2.01 (1.8 to 2.3) |
| Knowledge of 3 common symptoms | 185 | 236 | 7.35 (2.03) | 9.23 (1.12) | 12.24 | <0.001 | 1.89 (1.6 to 2.2) |
| Confidence starting difficult conversations with patients and families about end of life issues | 50 | 59 | 6.43 (2.00) | 8.32 (1.39) | 6.2 | <0.001 | 1.89 (1.3 to 2.5) |
| Understanding of grief and bereavement | 206 | 236 | 7.03 (1.90) | 8.68 (1.09) | 12.74 | <0.001 | 1.66 (1.4 to 1.9) |
| Recognition of difficulties of managing patient whose recovery is uncertain | 211 | 236 | 7.45 (1.66) | 8.92 (1.05) | 12.78 | <0.001 | 1.47 (1.2 to 1.7) |