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Self-reported practices, competence and difficulties towards palliative care among nurses: A cross-sectional study
Ran An1, Shi-Fang Zhang1, Xiu-Xiu Huang1
1School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Healthcare Quality
Background:
- Palliative care quality relies on nurses' practice abilities.
- Understanding nurses' current palliative care practices, competence, and difficulties is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess palliative care practices, competence, and difficulties among nurses.
- To investigate the mediating role of difficulties between practices and competence.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing online surveys.
- Validated scales measured palliative care practices, self-competence, and difficulties.
- Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, regression, and mediation analysis.
Main Results:
- A total of 284 nurses participated.
- Significant correlations were found between practices, competence, and difficulties (p < 0.01).
- Difficulties mediated the relationship between practices and competence (CI: 0.008-0.155).
Conclusions:
- Enhancing nurses' palliative care practices and competence requires addressing difficulties.
- Targeted education programs focusing on symptom management and communication are recommended.
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