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Educational needs of nurses working in oncology departments regarding palliative care
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Naiire Salmani *   , Mahnaz Mirakhor , Fatemeh Tahani , Zohre Khanjar |
| Meybod Schoolof Medical Sciences,Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences,Yazd,Iran. , n.salmani@ssu.ac.ir |
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Abstract: (136 Views) |
Introduction: Optimal provision of palliative care requires specialized knowledge and skills. Oncology nurses require a high level of knowledge and skills in palliative care. Given the growing necessity to enhance the provision of palliative care, it is crucial to assess the educational needs of nurses in this field. Identifying these needs allows for the development and implementation of evidence-based training programs tailored to specific settings. The present study aimed to examine the educational needs of oncology nurses regarding palliative care at Shahid Sadoughi Hospital in Yazd.
Methodology: A cross-sectional-analytical study was conducted in 2024 using a census method on 69 oncology nurses at Shahid Sadoughi Teaching Hospital. Data were collected using the In-Service Needs of Palliative Care Education Questionnaire and data analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, standard deviation) and analytical statistics (Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis statistical tests)using SPSS-21 software.
Results: The mean age of the nurses was 32.58±6.89 years, and their mean work experience was 8.66±6.37 years. The highest to lowest mean scores for educational needs in palliative care were as follows: "Symptom management and pain relief" (30.58±5.58), "Ethical issues and teamwork" (30.38±5.69), "Concept of palliative care" (26.26±5.15), "Communication, counseling, and preparation" (26.14±5.38), "End-of-life care" (20.46±5.01), and "Cultural and spiritual considerations" (14.42±3.20). The overall mean score for educational needs was 148.25±24.94.
Conclusion: Nurses require training in all aspects of palliative care, emphasizing the need to design training programs based on identified priorities.
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| Keywords: educational needs, nurses, oncology, palliative care |
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Type of Study: Nursing Education |
Subject:
nursing
Received: 2025/03/20 | Accepted: 2025/04/26 | Published: 2025/05/31
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