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A qualitative study on ICU nurses' perceptions of palliative care
Mina Omidi1, Alireza Abdi2,3, Maryam Rezaei4
1Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
BMC Nursing
|May 13, 2025
Summary
Nurses in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) need specific skills for effective palliative care. Understanding concepts, types, and contributing factors is crucial for enhancing care for critically ill patients.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- Intensive Care
Background:
- Palliative care is a crucial nursing responsibility.
- Effective palliative care requires specific nursing skills for patient trust.
- Limited research exists on palliative care within Intensive Care Units (ICUs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses' perceptions of palliative care.
- To identify factors influencing palliative care delivery in the ICU setting.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach.
- Semi-structured interviews with 13 ICU nurses.
- Thematic analysis using the Collaizi method with MAXQDA-10 software.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: understanding palliative care, types of palliative care, strengthening palliative care foundations, and contributing factors.
- Nurses emphasized the importance of understanding, patience, knowledge, and work ethic.
- Demographics: 13 nurses (9 female, 4 male), mean age 29.69, mean experience 6.54 years.
Conclusions:
- Effective palliative care in ICUs relies on nurses' comprehension, patience, knowledge, and work ethic.
- These elements are vital for improving the quality of care for critically ill patients.
- Further qualitative research is recommended to deepen understanding of palliative care in ICUs.
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