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Dataset on the nurses' knowledge, attitude and practice towards palliative care.

Amir Hosein Farmani1, Seyed Reza Mirhafez2, Ali Kavosi3

  • 1Students Research Committee, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.

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|January 1, 2019
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Nurses demonstrated a positive attitude towards palliative care but lacked sufficient knowledge and practical skills. Enhancing palliative care education and services is crucial for improving end-of-life patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Nursing Education
  • End-of-Life Care

Background:

  • Effective pain and symptom management are vital for maintaining quality of life in patients with life-threatening illnesses.
  • Nurses play a critical role in end-of-life care, which is a routine aspect of their practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurses regarding palliative care.
  • To identify areas for improvement in palliative care delivery within hospitals.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among nurses at Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences hospitals from January to May 2016.
  • Data were collected using a self-administered Persian questionnaire, incorporating established scales for attitude and knowledge, alongside practice-related questions.
Keywords:
AttitudeKnowledgeNursesPalliative carePractice

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  • Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16.

    • Main Results:

    • The majority of nurses exhibited a favorable attitude towards palliative care.
    • However, nurses demonstrated poor knowledge and practice concerning palliative care principles and implementation.
    • A significant gap exists between nurses' attitudes and their actual knowledge and practice.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights a need for improved palliative care services in the studied hospitals.
    • Further education and training are recommended to enhance nurses' knowledge and practice in palliative care.
    • Developing robust palliative care programs is essential to support patients at the end of life.