Palliative and End-of-Life Care Self-perceived Educational Needs of Physicians and Nurses in Rwanda.

ABSTRACT: Palliative care access is an urgent and ethical imperative to effectively manage the increasing burden of serious health-related suffering worldwide. Understanding the palliative care educational needs of health care professionals is critical to support evidence-based clinical practice in Rwanda and other low- and middle-income countries. A cross-sectional study was conducted at 5 hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda, to assess the palliative/end-of-life educational needs of nurses and physicians. The End-of-Life Professional Caregiver Survey and a demographic form were used to collect data. Descriptive analyses and independent t tests were conducted. A total of 420 health care professionals participated in the study (response rate, 72%). Participants perceived their knowledge and skills in providi

SUBMITTER: Moreland PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8717681 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature