A Basic Survey on the Learning Needs of Nurses Caring for Patients with Intractable Cancer in Japan Based on Conceptual Education Integrating Oncology and Palliative Care.

ABSTRACT: This small-sample pilot study sought to uncover the role of palliative care education for general nurses providing care to patients with intractable cancer. While nurses serve as total care coordinators in patient recuperation, most general nurses in Japan dealing with such patients must independently update their knowledge. A questionnaire was developed comprising 28 items from the five supportive care need categories according to the Integrating Oncology and Palliative Care (IOP) model and 22 items from the Nurses' Difficulties in Cancer Care (NDCC) scale. General nurses who had worked in cancer care for over 5 years were recruited using snowball sampling. Based on the results, we planned a lecture and free study session on IOP using information and communication technology (ICT). Four l

SUBMITTER: Nakamura M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9758659 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature