Cultivating excellence in palliative care education and training: a network and thematic deep dive into CODE-YAA@PC-EDU initiatives
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Abstract
Background: In this study, a collaborative and participatory approach was employed, underpinned by pragmatic methodology, to explore and elucidate the interconnections within the research network of the COllaboratively DEveloped culturallY Appropriate and inclusive Assessment tool for Palliative Care EDUcation the European Cooperation in Science and Technology Action. It is demonstrated how the analysis of the publicly available data, as well as the joint publication history of the core group members of this action, can accelerate understanding of collaborative dynamics, patterns of collaboration, and knowledge exchange within the group.
Methods: VOSviewer software was used to systematically map joint publications and further leveraged InfraNodus software to visualize and analyze the thematic content of the project proposal.
Results: The social network analysis revealed pivotal connections, fostering a robust research ecosystem that needs to expand geographically, scientifically, and linguistically. The application of InfraNodus software informs the present pursuit of culturally appropriate quality assessment tools for palliative care education, which are poorly developed and understood so far.
Conclusions: The crux of the present research lies in gaining a deeper understanding of the relationships between researchers. This insight is pivotal to enhancing the effectiveness and inclusivity of the present work in developing culturally appropriate assessment tools for palliative care education as well as monitoring the global impact of this European Union-funded project.
Keywords: collaborative dynamicssocial network analysispalliative care education and trainingculturally appropriate assessment toolsimpact analysis
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