Perspectives, perceived self-efficacy, and preparedness of newly qualified physicians' in practising palliative care-a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dealing with life-limiting illnesses, death, dying and grief, is uncharted territory for medical graduates. It is a field that is heavily influenced by cultural, religio-spiritual and social factors. This adds complexity to palliative and end-of-life-care, which challenges newly qualified physicians and requires the formation of appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes in junior doctors. This study aimed to obtain insight into the perspectives, perceived self-efficacy, and preparedness of newly qualified Nigerian physicians in practising palliative care and identify potential variables influencing them.

Methods

The study was a cross-sectional, multi-centre survey of newly qualified Nigerian physicians, using semi-structured, in-depth qualitative interviews. Th

SUBMITTER: Oji N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9351146 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature