Six years of Project ECHO: Implementation and evaluation of a hospice-led multiprofessional education programme

Health Informatics J. 2024 Oct-Dec;30(4):14604582241290719. doi: 10.1177/14604582241290719.

Abstract

Objectives: This article reports on the implementation and evaluation of an established technology-enabled collaborative learning programme (Project ECHO) at an independent UK hospice in the North of England over a 6-year period. Methods: An independent audit of collated, anonymised data from the programme is used to report attendance patterns and session evaluations. Results: The results show a gradual increase in attendances, programmes, sessions and hours of education, coupled with consistently positive evaluation reports. Conclusion: This supports existing evidence that Project ECHO is an effective method of delivering remote healthcare education, demonstrating impact on the first three levels of Moore's education framework; participation, satisfaction and learning. Future expansion in terms of geography and topics covered is proposed, alongside enhanced evaluation methods to demonstrate impact at the higher levels of Moore's framework.

Keywords: CPD; Project ECHO; community of practice; medical education; online learning.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Distance / methods
  • England
  • Hospices
  • Humans
  • Program Development / methods
  • Program Evaluation* / methods