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The relationship between nurses' knowledge and self-confidence in implementing palliative care in an intensive care
Theresia Avila Kurnia1, Yanny Trisyani2, Ayu Prawesti3
1Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|May 8, 2020
Summary
Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) often have high self-confidence but lack knowledge in palliative care (PC). Enhancing PC knowledge is crucial for improving care quality and nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Critical Care Medicine
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Palliative care (PC) is essential in intensive care units (ICUs).
- Nurses' knowledge and self-efficacy are key to effective PC delivery.
- Limited research exists on the relationship between PC knowledge and nurses' self-efficacy in ICUs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the relationship between nurses' knowledge and self-confidence (self-efficacy) in applying palliative care (PC) in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, correlational study with a cross-sectional approach.
- Total sampling of 127 actively working nurses in a general hospital in Bandung, Indonesia.
- Data collected via questionnaires; analyzed using Pearson correlation test.
Main Results:
- The majority of nurses demonstrated high self-confidence but possessed less knowledge regarding PC in the ICU.
- A significant positive relationship was found between nurses' knowledge and self-confidence in PC application.
- A substantial number of nurses had insufficient knowledge for effective PC implementation.
Conclusions:
- Nurses' knowledge deficits in PC within the ICU setting were identified.
- Targeted familiarization sessions and training are recommended to enhance PC knowledge and nurses' self-efficacy.
- Interventions should focus on strengthening nurses' beliefs in their palliative care abilities.
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