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Palliative care in Lebanon: knowledge, attitudes and practices
Huda Abu-Saad Huijer1, Sarah Abboud, Hani Dimassi
1School of Nursing, American University of Beirut, Lebanon. huda.huijer@aub.edu.lb
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|August 4, 2009
Summary
Palliative care nurses in Lebanon show varied knowledge and attitudes. Oncology nurses exhibit more favorable attitudes, while non-clinical nurses possess better knowledge of palliative care outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Studies
Background:
- Palliative care is crucial for terminally ill patients.
- Understanding nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is essential for improving care quality.
- Lebanon's palliative care services require further development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of palliative care nurses in Lebanon.
- To identify differences in KAP among nurses across various specialties.
- To inform the development of targeted educational interventions.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted.
- Self-administered questionnaires were used for data collection.
- 1873 nurses from 15 hospitals in Lebanon participated.
Main Results:
- Non-clinical nurses demonstrated superior knowledge of palliative care outcomes.
- Oncology nurses showed more favorable attitudes regarding patient-centered communication and decision-making.
- Nurses in surgical, critical care, and obstetrics/gynecology specialties reported more negative attitudes towards patient and family engagement.
Conclusions:
- Formal palliative care education is necessary for Lebanese nurses.
- Developing specialized palliative care services is vital.
- Addressing attitudinal barriers is key to enhancing end-of-life care for patients and families.
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