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Pediatric palliative care from nursing and PharmD perspectives
Sawsan Abuhammad1, Karem H Alzoubi2, Suhaib Muflih2
1Department of Maternal and Child Health, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Summary
This study assessed nursing and pharmacy students in Jordan on pediatric palliative care (PPC) knowledge. Findings indicate satisfactory knowledge levels among these future healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Professional Training
Background:
- Pediatric palliative care (PPC) is crucial for terminally ill children.
- Assessing the knowledge of future healthcare providers is essential for improving PPC.
- Jordanian healthcare students' understanding of PPC remains largely unexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey nursing and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students in Jordan regarding their knowledge of pediatric palliative care (PPC).
- To identify factors associated with PPC knowledge among these student populations.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study design was employed.
- A convenience sample of nursing and PharmD students at Jordan University of Science and Technology participated.
- A 20-statement survey assessed knowledge on various PPC-related issues.
Main Results:
- A significant difference in PPC knowledge was observed between nursing and PharmD students.
- Maternal education level and student discipline (nursing or PharmD) were associated with PPC knowledge.
- Factors like gender, working ward, and age did not show a significant association with PPC knowledge.
Conclusions:
- This is the first study in Jordan to evaluate PPC knowledge in nursing and PharmD students.
- The study found that the PPC knowledge of these students was satisfactory, based on the assessment scale used.
- Results highlight the importance of considering educational background and student discipline in PPC training.
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