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A Systematic Review on Oncology Nurses' Knowledge on Palliative Care
Jyotsana Parajuli1, Judith Hupcey
1Authors' Affiliation: College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park.
Cancer Nursing
|March 29, 2020
Summary
Oncology nurses often lack sufficient knowledge regarding palliative care for cancer patients. Educational background, experience, and training significantly influence their understanding of palliative care needs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Palliative Care Research
- Oncology Nursing
Background:
- Patients with cancer experience significant symptom burden and unmet needs.
- Palliative care can greatly benefit cancer patients.
- Oncology nurses are key providers but their palliative care knowledge is not well-evaluated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize the current knowledge base on oncology nurses' understanding of palliative care.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO.
- Keywords included "oncology nurs*" and "palliative care" combined with terms related to knowledge and attitudes.
- Study quality was assessed using the Fineout-Overholt hierarchy.
Main Results:
- Twenty studies from 10 countries were reviewed, with 17 quantitative and 3 qualitative.
- Findings indicate that oncology nurses demonstrate knowledge deficits in various aspects of palliative care.
- Inadequate knowledge was prevalent across different countries and study types.
Conclusions:
- Oncology nurses generally lack adequate knowledge of palliative care principles and practices.
- Factors such as sociodemographics, education, experience, and specific palliative care training impact this knowledge.
- Addressing these knowledge gaps is crucial for improving patient care.
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