Caring for People with Severe Brain Injuries: Improving Health Care Professional Communication and Practice Through Online Learning.

Introduction: Severe brain injuries can leave people in prolonged disorder of consciousness resulting in multifaceted medical, nursing, and rehabilitative needs that can be challenging for even the most experienced multidisciplinary team. The complexities of care, communication with families, and best interest decision-making about medical interventions means there is a need for ongoing training in clinical, social, ethical, and legal aspects.

Methods: Using a combination of group discussions, interviews, and questionnaires with learners, this article reports an evaluation of designing and delivering an interprofessional, online work-based course to health care professionals caring for prolonged disorder of consciousness patients.