project in Spain
training professionals in palliative care
EL PROJECT
Serious chronic diseases, such as advanced cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems, affect millions of people in Spain and reduce the quality of life of patients and their families. A palliativeapproach improves well-being, alleviates suffering, and can reduce healthcare costs.
The project in Spain trains professionals from all specialties and care settings to integrate palliative care at an early stage, identifying and addressing patients' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, encouraging compassionate conversations, and referring patients to specialized teams when necessary.
Palliative care is everyone's responsibility.
We collaborate with hospitals, health centers, universities, and other organizations to train and educate professionals, raise awareness, and help create communities that are better prepared to support people living with serious illnesses.
VISION
Palliative care is everyone's responsibility. Everyone in Spain who needs palliative care should receive it early and compassionately, regardless of where they live.
VALUES
An unwavering commitment to human dignity , compassion, and quality, placing the well-being of patients and their families at the center of our work.
MISSION
Ensure that healthcare professionals in Spain have the fundamental skills to offer a palliative approach to patients and their families.
OUR TEAM
José Luis Pereira
Principal investigator
Marcos Lama Gay
Scientific Director
Julie Chaccour
Group manager
Pedro Prats Castañer
project assistant
| LEAP Primary Care |
LEAP Renal |
LEAP Pneumatic |
LEAP Oncology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto Meléndez OSI Álava, Osakidetza |
Alberto Alonso Baborro La Paz Hospital |
Alfonso Mendívil Clínica Universidad de Navarra |
Ainara Oroz San Juan de Dios Hospital, Pamplona |
| Daniel Ramos Pollo Health Castile and León |
José María Mora Gutiérrez Clínica Universidad de Navarra |
Daniel Gainza Príncipe de Asturias Hospital |
Andrés Ila La Laguna University Hospital |
| Edurne García Remón Osasunbidea |
Nuria García Fernández Clínica Universidad de Navarra |
Diego Candelmi Clínica Universidad de Navarra |
Claudio Calvo Rioja Health Foundation |
| Eva Barallat University of Lleida |
Rosa Sánchez Hernández Villalba Hospital |
Eva María Sanz Peces ESAD Madrid |
Digna López Rioja Health Foundation |
| Ignacio Borque Roda |
- |
Juan Pablo de Torres Clínica Universidad de Navarra |
Elena Martín University Hospital of Navarra |
| Javier Rocafort San Juan de Dios Hospital, Pamplona |
- |
framework Nuestra Señora Candelaria University Hospital |
Elia Martínez Spanish Society of Physical and Occupational Therapy |
| María Varela Cerdeira La Paz Hospital |
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María Ángeles Marín Palmero Clínica Universidad de Navarra |
Esteban Salgado University Hospital of Navarra |
| Miren Iosune Martínez Marro San Juan de Dios Hospital, Pamplona |
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María Navamuel Andueza Clínica Universidad de Navarra |
Isabel Erquiaga University Hospital of Navarra |
| Miriam Almirantearena Osasunbidea |
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Melisa Cuesta Pastor La Paz Hospital |
Jose Rivadeneira San Juan de Dios Hospital, Pamplona |
| Nuria Goñi Ruiz Osasunbidea |
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Miguel Ángel Cuervo Infanta Cristina Hospital |
Leire Arbea Clínica Universidad de Navarra |
| Teresa Falcón Abad Aragon Health Service |
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Marisa Villafranca University Hospital of Navarra-Reina Sofía Hospital in Tudela |
| Yolanda Santesteban San Juan de Dios Hospital, Pamplona |
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Rafael Mota Badajoz University Hospital Complex |
training LEAP COURSES (The Essentials of Palliative Care)
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Intensive program (usually 1 to 2 days, depending on the course) that establishes basic palliative care competencies.
INTERPROFESSIONAL
Designed for doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, pharmacists, physical therapists, assistants, and other team members to learn together in the same sessions to create a common language, clarify roles, and strengthen team care.
BASED ON EVIDENCE
In line with current scientific consensus and best practices.
CONTEXTUALIZED FOR SPAIN
Content adapted by interdisciplinary experts in primary care, specialized care, and long-term care/elderly care settings.
AVAILABLE COURSES
LEAP PRIMARY CARE
training in palliative care for healthcare professionals whose approach is not palliative medicine, but who care for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
LEAP NEUMO
For teams that care for patients with advanced lung diseases, providing them with practical tools to integrate a palliative approach into their internship.
KIDNEY LEAP
For renal care teams who wish to incorporate palliative care principles into their work, without being specialists in the subject.
LEAP ONCO
For oncology teams seeking training the application of the palliative approach to cancer.
LEAP AUXILIARIES*
Designed for staff working in long-term care, home care, nursing homes, and intensive care centers.
*Course in development
18 | 11 | 2025
The Pallium palliative care training program arrives in Navarre to train 160 professionals of the Navarra Health Service
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28 | 05 | 2024
Fundación Dignia and the University sign an agreement agreement to promote a project to train palliative care professionals in Spain.
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