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Palliative care and nursing support for patients experiencing dyspnoea
Ayumi Sugimura1, Shoko Ando2, Koji Tamakoshi3
1Doctoral Program, Fundamental and Clinical Nursing, Department of Nursing, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine (Health Sciences) Nagoya, Japan.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|August 1, 2017
Summary
This study found that nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Oncology
Background:
- Dyspnoea is a common and distressing symptom in cancer patients.
- Effective nursing support is crucial for managing dyspnoea in palliative care.
- Understanding the link between palliative care practice and dyspnoea support is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between nursing support for dyspnoea and palliative care practices among nurses in Japan.
- To identify factors influencing the provision of nursing support for patients experiencing dyspnoea.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted in 2015.
- Data were collected from 344 nurses at 22 designated cancer hospitals in Japan.
- Multivariate analysis was used to assess associations.
Main Results:
- Palliative care practice domains significantly influenced the provision of nursing support for dyspnoea.
- Specific aspects of palliative care were associated with enhanced dyspnoea management.
Conclusions:
- Robust palliative care practice is essential for effective nursing support in managing dyspnoea.
- Nurses require specialized knowledge and skills to provide optimal care for patients with dyspnoea.
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