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Educational needs of palliative care nurses in Quebec
Lise Fillion1, Martine Fortier, Richard L Goupil
1Laval University, Faculty of Nursing, and Laval University Cancer Research Centre, CHUQ, Quebec, Quebec, Canada.
Journal of Palliative Care
|May 18, 2005
Summary
Palliative care nurses require education in managing crises and pain. Their educational needs correlate with psychological distress and lower self-efficacy, highlighting a need for accessible training.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care Nursing
- Healthcare Education
- Psychological Well-being
Background:
- Education is vital for enhancing palliative care quality and managing nurse stress.
- Palliative care nurses in acute and home-based settings face unique challenges.
- Understanding educational needs is crucial for targeted professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the educational needs of palliative care nurses in Quebec City.
- To explore the relationship between educational needs, psychological distress, and self-efficacy.
- To identify preferred learning formats and barriers to training participation.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 88 acute care hospital nurses and 109 CLSC (Centre Local de Services Communautaires) nurses.
- Comparison of training needs, preferred formats, and attendance factors between settings.
- Analysis of correlations between educational needs, distress, and self-efficacy.
Main Results:
- Similar educational needs identified in both hospital and CLSC settings.
- Crisis, stress, and emotion management, along with non-pharmacological pain management, were top training priorities.
- Free, work-hour training sessions were favored for participation.
- Higher educational needs were linked to increased psychological distress and decreased self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Palliative care nurses require enhanced training in stress and pain management.
- Educational interventions should address psychological distress and bolster self-efficacy.
- Accessible training formats, particularly free sessions during work hours, are essential for improving palliative care delivery.