A Multi-country Comparative Study on Palliative Care Knowledge and Attitudes Toward End-of-Life Care Among Undergraduate Nursing Students

This study aimed to compare the PC knowledge and attitudes toward EOLC of future nursing human resources in Oman, India, and the Philippines. A comparative, cross-sectional design and two standardized questionnaires (the PEACE-Q and FATCOD-B) were used to collect data from 547 undergraduate nursing students (NSs). Overall, the NSs had positive attitudes toward EOLC (102.5  ± 15.39), but moderate PC knowledge (20.99 ± 3.59). The NSs were least knowledgeable about dyspnea, cancer pain, delirium, and side effects of opioids. Most of the NSs reported that their program did not include specific content about PC (56.1%) and hospice care (54.1%). The differences b etween countries and the predictors of PC knowledge and attitude toward EOLC were identified. The findings reveal gaps that need to be addressed in order to enhance access to PC and EOLC through well-trained nursing human resources.
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research