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How skilled do Israeli nurses perceive themselves to be in providing palliative care? Results of a national survey.
- Source :
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International journal of palliative nursing [Int J Palliat Nurs] 2018 Feb 02; Vol. 24 (2), pp. 56-63. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Background: In Israel, palliative care (PC) services are limited. This study assessed Israeli nurses' perceived competencies and educational needs in providing PC.<br />Design: Online administration of the End-of-Life Professional Caregiver Survey (EPCS).<br />Setting/subjects: Oncology and PC nurses were identified through the Israel Ministry of Health and Oncology Nurses' Society.<br />Measurements: Demographic and practice data were analysed using analysis of variance tests to determine differences between nurse characteristics by EPCS domains.<br />Results: The sample (n=105) was 94% female, had a mean age of 48 years (SD=10.5) and 83% were Jewish Israeli. Thirty-nine percent reported PC training in nursing school and 42% felt their workplace provided little to no PC education and resources to nurses. Those with advanced degrees and those who received post-graduate PC training had higher mean scores across EPCS domains (p<0.05 for all).<br />Conclusions: Nursing education and workplace support in PC for Israeli nurses are limited. It is hoped that these findings may inform future PC nursing education and policy in Israel.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1357-6321
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of palliative nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29469647
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2018.24.2.56