ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2025
Knowledge of undergraduate nursing students about palliative care.
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Abstract
backgroundPalliative care is an essential component of holistic health care that aims to improve the quality of life for patients with life-threatening illnesses. Nurses play a crucial role in delivering palliative care, yet knowledge gaps persist, particularly among nursing students. This study assesses nursing students' knowledge of palliative care and identifies areas for improvement to enhance nursing education. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 137 third- and fourth-year nursing students and interns from the Department of Nursing. A purposive sampling technique was used, and data were collected from November 2023 to January 2024. The Palliative Care Quiz for Nursing (PCQN) was used to assess knowledge, and descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including one-way ANOVA and independent
resultsThe overall mean knowledge score was 9.94 of 15. Students showed strong knowledge in pain and symptom management (mean: 7.78); however, substantial gaps were evident in psychosocial and spiritual care (mean: 0.21). Most students (80.3%) scored within the 70-100% range, indicating generally satisfactory knowledge, but misconceptions regarding family presence at the bedside and opioid use were prevalent. Students who attended university-based or non-university palliative care courses had significantly higher knowledge scores (
conclusionWhile nursing students exhibited satisfactory palliative care knowledge, critical deficiencies in psychosocial and spiritual care remain. Strengthening palliative care education through curriculum enhancements, interactive learning, clinical simulations, and interdisciplinary collaboration is essential. Increased exposure to clinical practice, structured mentorship, and continuous professional development programs are recommended to bridge existing knowledge gaps. These improvements will better equip future nurses to provide holistic, patient-centered care, thereby enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families.
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