7C model: An easy way to understand the role of palliative nurses

The holistic approach of palliative care emphasises the importance of specialised nursing to improve the quality of life for patients and families.

To propose a theoretical model encapsulating essential aspects of palliative nursing.

A review of previous literature and existing models were used to identify the key competencies essential for palliative care nurses.

The proposed 7C model highlights the critical skills of caring and comforting, collaboration and coordination, communication and cohesion, compassion, conflict management, competence and cultural sensitivity as foundational to effective palliative nursing practice. Formal training is essential for nurses to master palliative care skills. The proposed 7C model for palliative nursing aims to integrate holistic care principles into training, practice and thereby improving nursing efficacy and patient care standards.