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Nurses' knowledge about palliative care and attitude towards end- of-life care in public hospitals in Wollega zones: A multicenter cross-sectional study.

Werku EtafaBizuneh WakumaGetahun FetensaReta TsegayeEba AbdisaAdugna OlumaTadesse TolossaDiriba MulisaTagay Takele
Published in: PloS one (2020)
The study highlighted that nurses' knowledge about palliative care is inadequate, and showed a less favorable attitude toward end-of-life care. The findings also provide evidence for greater attentions and resources should be directed towards educating and supporting nurses caring for patients with palliative care needs in Wollega Zones.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • healthcare
  • advanced cancer
  • mental health
  • emergency department
  • cross sectional
  • adverse drug