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Knowledge of Palliative Care Among Nursing Students
Samantha Ismaile1, Hanan H Alshehri1, Mowafa Househ2
1College of nursing, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|July 7, 2017
Summary
Most Saudi nursing students lack palliative care education. Integrating palliative care into nursing programs is crucial for improving patient care quality and enhancing student knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Quality
Background:
- Limited evidence exists on palliative care education for nursing undergraduates in Saudi Arabia.
- Palliative care nursing education is vital for enhancing patient care outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the knowledge of nursing undergraduate students regarding palliative care in Saudi Arabia.
- To identify the extent of palliative care education received by nursing students.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative descriptive research design was employed.
- A validated tool was used to collect data from 204 nursing undergraduate students.
Main Results:
- 57.9% of nursing undergraduates reported receiving palliative care educational sessions.
- 42.1% of nursing undergraduates had not received any formal palliative care education.
Conclusions:
- Palliative care education is essential for nursing practice and patient well-being.
- Integrating palliative care principles into nursing curricula is recommended to improve student knowledge and patient care.
- Enhancing palliative care education within bachelor's programs is crucial for future nurses.
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