Palliative care perceptions and well-being in nurses across healthcare settings: a comparative study from Reggio Emilia, Northern Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nurses play a crucial role in palliative care. They are employed across all settings including home care and hospitals, with potential differences in the perception of care, emotional burden and coping strategies. This study aims to explore the experience of nurses within the palliative care network of an Italian province.

Methods

From January to March 2024, we carried out a tailored survey on nurses from three palliative care settings in Reggio Emilia (Northern Italy), namely home care, hospice and hospital ward. We investigated emotional and occupational experience, knowledge of palliative care and organizational challenges.

Results

The study included 39 nurses, nearly 90% of whom female. Of these, 20 worked in hospices, 10 in hospital wards and 9 in home

SUBMITTER: Bevini C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12539175 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature