ArticlePalliative & supportive care2026
Exploring home care nurses' perceived competence and self-efficacy in palliative care delivery: A cross-sectional study.
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Abstract
backgroundIntegration of home-based palliative care (PC) enables patients to receive care at home, fosters family involvement, and reduces healthcare costs. Despite its benefits, nurses report challenges in delivering competent PC, and limited research has explored how home care nurses perceive their own competence and self-efficacy within this context.
objectivesThe study aimed to explore Ontario nurses' perceived competence and self-efficacy in home-based PC delivery. It also examined the relationship between both constructs, perceived competence and self-efficacy.
methodsA cross-sectional design was used with 2 validated survey tools: the 10-domain Palliative Care Nursing Self-Competence scale and the 2-domain Palliative Care Self-Efficacy scale. Ontario home care and nursing organizations were contacted to assist with recruitment by disseminating a Qualtrics survey link via mass email to nurses who had provided home-based PC. A minimum of 219 participants was required based on a G*Power analysis. Data were collected over 2 months with 2 reminder emails. Descriptive analysis and Spearman's rank correlation were conducted to address the research questions.
resultsSeventy-two registered nurses and 38 registered practical nurses reported the highest levels of perceived competence in addressing functional care, while spiritual care emerged as the most challenging domain. Self-efficacy was higher in psychosocial care than in symptom management. A strong positive correlation was found between perceived competence and self-efficacy ( SIGNIFICANCE OF
resultsNurses' low perceived competence and self-efficacy in spiritual care and symptom management highlight gaps in meeting patients' holistic care needs. Nurses must be better equipped to manage the psychosocial and spiritual care needs of patients and families. Strengthening training and resources can enhance holistic PC delivery and nurses' preparedness, thereby supporting nurse retention and the quality and sustainability of home-based PC.
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