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Jyotsana Parajuli1, Judith Hupcey2
1School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|January 11, 2021
Summary
Oncology nurses require more education in palliative care (PC) to support cancer patients holistically. Findings reveal educational gaps across all eight PC domains, emphasizing the need for enhanced training.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Cancer Patient Care
Background:
- Oncology nurses are vital in delivering palliative care (PC) to persons with cancer (PWC).
- Current understanding of oncology nurses' educational needs in PC provision is limited.
- The National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care (NCP) outlines eight domains of PC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively explore the educational needs of oncology nurses regarding PC for PWC.
- To investigate needs across the eight domains of PC as defined by NCP guidelines.
Main Methods:
- A national survey was distributed to Oncology Nursing Society members.
- 303 oncology nurses responded to two open-ended questions.
- Data analysis focused on identifying educational requirements in PC.
Main Results:
- Most respondents defined PC primarily as symptom management.
- 246 nurses identified educational needs across all eight PC domains.
- Significant educational gaps exist in providing comprehensive PC.
Conclusions:
- Oncology nurses need enhanced education in all aspects of PC.
- Additional training is crucial for delivering holistic, person-centered care to PWC.
- Addressing these educational needs will improve the quality of PC for cancer patients.
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