COST action CA22127 CODE-YAA aims to develop quality indicators to assess the quality of palliative care education. Through a multi-step process (literature review, document analysis, and a Delphi study) a list of over 30 indicators has been developed. On June 2–3, a WG2 meeting was held at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences in Kaunas, Lithuania.…
The Influencer Award honors individuals or groups who have significantly advanced public awareness and education in palliative care through social media, campaigns, educational resources, or advocacy efforts. Application period has ended. There are five criteria: 1. Public Awareness & Reach Demonstrated success in engaging broad and diverse audiences through impactful content, campaigns, or advocacy efforts:…
Social Media coordinator Sofiia Shunkina participated in the COST Academy Young Researcher Training at the COST Association office in Brussels on 2–3 September 2025, representing the CODE YAA project (Palliative Care Education Action). The training brought together around 40 young researchers from across the world to network, share experiences, and develop new skills. It focused…
On 28 August 2025, experts from across Europe met in Tartu, Estonia, and online for the latest Code-Yaa@PC-Edu Hybrid Meeting, part of COST Action CA22127. The gathering, hosted by the University of Tartu, focused on the big questions shaping palliative care education today: Why do we need a shared glossary of terms? What makes a strong quality indicator for…
Code-Yaa@PC-Edu is seeking a dynamic and motivated Group Leader to take charge of our Dissemination Group. We believe that dissemination is not just an additional task but one of the most crucial elements of our project: the way we ensure that our research, insights, and innovations reach the audiences who can benefit most from them.…
The Summer School organised by Working Group 4 (WG4) took place from 9 to 13 June 2025, at the University of Navarra Museum in Pamplona, Spain. Here is the Memory and Evaluation Report (pdf).
COST action CA22127 CODE-YAA aims to develop quality indicators to assess the quality of palliative care education. Through a multi-step process (literature review, document analysis, and a Delphi study) a list of over 30 indicators has been developed. On June 2–3, a WG2 meeting was held at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences in Kaunas, Lithuania.…
The CODE-YAA project CODE YAA – Palliative Care Education, which aims to enhance the quality of education in palliative care, was prominently featured at the 19th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC), held in Helsinki, Finland, on 29–30 May 2025. On Saturday, 31 May at 8:00 AM, Professor Piret Paal co-chaired…
On March 17, 2025 in Helsinki (Finland) took place the CODE-YAA@PC-EDU hybrid MC-meeting, where a review of working progress was made, quality indicators of palliative care education, advocacy and cultural issues were discussed. The meeting began with the welcome speech of Minna Hökkä, Action Vice-Chair and Grant Holder Scientific Representative. She described the status of…
Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of serious illnesses. It is centered on improving the quality of life for both patients and their families, addressing not just physical pain but also emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The role of women in palliative…