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Nurses' perceptions of palliative care nursing.

Monica Nebauer¹, Deborah Prior², Lyn Berggren³

¹Senior Lecturer.

International Journal of Palliative Nursing

|January 12, 2018

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Nurses

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Palliative Care
Continuing Professional Development

Background:

Palliative care nursing requires specialized knowledge and skills.
Continuing education is crucial for updating nurses' competencies in palliative care.
Understanding nurses' perceptions is key to effective palliative care training.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore nurses' perceptions of palliative care nursing.
To assess changes in perceptions after a continuing education program.
To identify factors influencing palliative care nursing understanding.

Main Methods:

Exploratory study utilizing a survey design.
26 nurses from diverse backgrounds participated.
Problem-based learning approach in a 60-hour continuing education program.

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Main Results:

Nurses shifted from task-focused care to a deeper 'being with' patient awareness.
The education program fostered a more holistic reconceptualization of the patient.
Physical environment and staff well-being emerged as significant factors.

Conclusions:

Palliative care education should emphasize holistic patient care and presence.
Continuing education can positively transform nurses' understanding of palliative care.
Environmental and staff well-being are integral to effective palliative care delivery.