End-of-life care stress in korean pediatric nurses: A cross-sectional analysis of related perceptions, attitudes, and self-efficacy.

ABSTRACT: Pediatric end-of-life (EOL) care imposes a significant emotional burden on nurses, often leading to elevated stress. Psychological factors, such as perception, attitude, and self-efficacy, are known to play critical roles in stress responses during EOL care in clinical settings. This study examined the effect of South Korean pediatric nurses' perceptions, attitudes, and self-efficacy regarding EOL care on their stress levels. A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 150 pediatric nurses working at two university hospitals in South Korea. Structured, self-administered questionnaires were used to assess their perceptions of EOL care (supportive and obstacle factors), attitudes, and self-efficacy. Data were analyzed using t-tests, ANOVA, Scheffé's post hoc test, and Pearson's correlat

SUBMITTER: Shin EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12810792 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature