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Assessing the educational needs of palliative care link nurses
Sonja McIlfatrick1, Annette Mawhinney, Fiona Gilmour
1Northern Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland. sj.mcilfatrick@ulster.ac.uk
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|December 8, 2010
Summary
Palliative care link nurses are committed but need education focusing on practical application, not just skills. Training should enhance confidence and competence in real-world practice.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care Nursing
- Healthcare Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- High-quality palliative care relies on continuously educated staff.
- Ongoing education is crucial for healthcare professionals in this specialized field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the educational requirements of palliative care link nurses.
- To identify specific areas for professional development in palliative care nursing.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study was conducted using questionnaires.
- Eighty palliative care link nurses within a UK integrated health and social care trust participated.
- Data was collected via a survey to assess educational needs.
Main Results:
- Most nurses expressed strong commitment and enthusiasm for their role.
- Over two-thirds had prior palliative care training and felt competent.
- Competence was stronger in skill-based knowledge than in practical application.
Conclusions:
- Palliative care nurse education must balance theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
- Training should aim to build confidence and competence in applying palliative care principles in practice.
- Future education should focus on 'knowing how' (practice) as well as 'knowing that' (skills).
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