Social Connection Palliative Care – Module

Understanding the importance of social connections on patient health outcomes

The Social Connection Palliative Care – Module is a free educational resource offered as part of the Care Connections Program. It helps health care professionals understand the critical role of social connections in patient health outcomes. The module explores the use of the Atlas CareMap as a tool to increase patients’ social connections. After completing the module, health care professionals will have a better understanding of what an Atlas CareMap is, the impact of using a map in a medical and non-medical setting, and how to integrate its use into daily practice.

Learning outcomes

This module helps health care professionals ultimately provide better support to patients and caregivers by:

Highlighting the importance of social connections in enhancing the quality of life for patients in palliative care.
Introducing the Atlas CareMap as a tool for increasing and managing patients’ social connections.
Enhancing understanding of the Atlas CareMap and its use in both medical and non-medical settings.
Providing strategies for integrating the Atlas CareMap into daily care routines to support patients and caregivers effectively.
Including relevant examples and practical resources such as evidence-based screening tools, communication templates, and project management methodologies to support quality improvement and successful implementation.

How to access the module?

To access this free resource, follow the instructions below:

Visit Pallium Central to log in or create an account.
Select Social Connections in Palliative Care.
Type in the enrollment key: CONNECTIONS2023

Access the module