Knowledge and attitude towards palliative care and associated factors among nurse: a cross-sectional descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative care is defined as basic care that is provided for patients who suffer from pain and suffering due to illness. These cares are primarily provided by nurses, so their knowledge and attitude play a significant role in this area. In this study, the aim was to investigate nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding palliative and supportive care, as well as related factors.

Methods

The present study is a cross-sectional, descriptive study that was conducted on 370 nurses working in Shahid Behaeshti hospital randomly selected between February to May 2023 in Kashan, Iran. The questionnaire of demographic and professional information, knowledge and attitude was completed by the samples in the form of self-reporting. The data were analyzed using descriptive stati

SUBMITTER: Rafiee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11667887 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature