The impact of a distance learning death and dying course: An analysis of student self-reported changes

This study explored students' self-reported satisfaction with the course primarily whether respondents perceived changes in their attitudes or practices. Two questionnaires were posted to students registered on K260, the first at the beginning of the course and the second, to those who returned the first questionnaire, following the final examination. Most respondents reported satisfaction with the quality and content of K260. Irrespective of whether respondents worked with dying or bereaved people, most felt that the course: encouraged reflection on personal beliefs and/or attitudes towards death and dying; furthered their knowledge of palliative care; increased their understanding of relevant ethical, legal and moral issues; raised their awareness of religious and cultural issues; and helped them develop skills to deal more effectively with dying and bereaved people.