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Knowledge, attitudes and self-perceived competencies on palliative care among medical officers at National Cancer Institute, Sri Lanka.

Ruchira Sarangi EkanayakeIrosha NilaweeraChiranthika VithanaSachintha DilhaniSashiprabha NawaratneSuraj Perera
Published in: The Ceylon medical journal (2024)
Though level of knowledge and attitudes were high, self -perceived competencies were low which highlights the need of training in palliative care. Eg: undergraduate curricular and in-service.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • nursing students
  • advanced cancer
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • global health
  • medical students