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Paediatric nurses' knowledge of palliative care in Florida: a quantitative study
Caprice A Knapp1, Vanessa Madden, Hua Wang
1Department of Epidemiology, Florida University, USA. cak@ichp.ufl.edu
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|December 5, 2009
Summary
Pediatric nurses in Florida demonstrate a solid understanding of palliative care. Formal training and hospice experience significantly boost nurses
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- Nurses play a crucial role in identifying patients for palliative care referrals.
- Palliative care knowledge is vital for nurses, particularly in pediatrics where it's less prevalent than in adult care.
- Assessing pediatric nurses' understanding of palliative care is essential for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the baseline knowledge of palliative care among pediatric nurses in Florida.
- To identify factors associated with higher palliative care knowledge in this population.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 279 pediatric nurses across Florida.
- The Palliative Care Quiz for Nursing (PCQN) and the Knowledge about Hospice Quiz (KHQ) were utilized.
- Multivariate analyses were performed to determine predictors of knowledge.
Main Results:
- At least 50% of nurses correctly answered 6/7 questions on the KHQ.
- At least 50% of nurses correctly answered 12/20 questions on the PCQN.
- Formal palliative care training and prior hospice work experience were linked to increased knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric nurses in Florida possess a good foundational level of palliative care knowledge.
- Integrating comprehensive palliative care training into nursing programs can enhance knowledge and potentially increase referrals.
- Further education is recommended to further improve palliative care competency in pediatric nursing.
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