A Systematic Review of Training in Symptom Management in Palliative Care Within Postgraduate Medical Curriculums.

Context: Symptom management is a priority area within palliative care core competencies for generalist providers. Although several educational initiatives exist, a comprehensive evidence synthesis on the effectiveness of symptom management training on trainees' learning and patient-reported outcomes is lacking.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of training in symptom management in palliative care providers in nonpalliative specialties.