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Sarah El Khatib1, Ansar Khoder2, Dalal Moghrabi2
1Assistant Professor, Faculty of Public Health, Lebanese University, Lebanon; Center for Epidemiology and Research in Population Health (CERPOP), Université de Toulouse, Inserm, Université Paul Sabatier, France.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|October 21, 2022
Summary
Nurses demonstrate significant gaps in palliative care knowledge, impacting end-of-life care quality. Continuous education is crucial to improve care for terminally ill patients.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Medical Education
Background:
- Increasing demand for palliative care services presents challenges.
- A notable deficit exists in nursing knowledge regarding end-of-life care.
- Ensuring high-quality palliative care necessitates addressing these knowledge gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the current level of palliative care knowledge among nurses.
- Utilized the Palliative Care Knowledge Test (PCKT) for assessment.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, exploratory pilot study design.
- Descriptive statistical analysis and correlational analyses were performed.
Main Results:
- A significant portion of nurses exhibited insufficient palliative care knowledge (52% poor, 48% fair).
- No participants achieved scores above 73% on the PCKT.
- Lowest scores were observed in the management of dyspnea and psychiatric issues.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights a critical need for enhanced palliative care education for nurses.
- Continuous professional development is essential to improve the quality of care for terminally ill patients.
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