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Palliative care by nurses in rural and remote practice.
John P Rosenberg1, Debbie F Canning
1Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland.
The Australian Journal of Rural Health
|August 19, 2004
Summary
Rural and remote nurses face challenges in palliative care, mirroring literature findings. Peer networking is crucial for enhancing their support strategies and professional development in these settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Rural Health
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Rural and remote nursing presents unique challenges.
- Palliative care provision in underserved areas requires specific support.
- Understanding nurses' experiences is vital for effective professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate rural and remote nurses' palliative care experiences.
- To identify barriers and facilitators in rural palliative care delivery.
- To inform the development of professional support strategies.
Main Methods:
- A semi-structured survey with 23 items and 12 open-ended questions was used.
- Participants included 31 registered and enrolled nurses in rural and remote Queensland Health settings.
- The study focused on perceptions of rural practice, palliative care provision, and professional development.
Main Results:
- Nurses strongly agreed with contemporary literature on rural and remote nursing practice issues.
- Qualitative data confirmed congruence with established challenges and themes.
- Key characteristics, barriers, and support strategies for rural palliative care were identified.
Conclusions:
- The challenges faced by these nurses align with existing literature.
- Peer networking was identified as a critical component for professional support.
- Enhanced peer networking can improve palliative care delivery by rural and remote nurses.