Nurses ’ communication difficulties when providing end-of-life care in the oncology setting: a cross-sectional study

ConclusionNurses experienced more communication difficulties with patients and families than with the healthcare team. When nurses experience communication difficulties with the healthcare team, they also tend to experience communication difficulties with patients and families and when providing explanations to families. Nurses experienced greater communication difficulties when they are younger, are non-graduates, have less years of experience, adopted a religion or did not receive training in EOL care.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: 2019/00680 (Domain Specific Review Board)
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research