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Palliative Care: Oncology Nurses' Confidence in Provision to Patients With Cancer.

Jyotsana ParajuliJudith E HupceyLisa KitkoBarbara Birriel
Published in: Clinical journal of oncology nursing (2021)
Three hundred sixty-six ONS members completed the survey. Results showed that most oncology nurses were confident to very confident in providing palliative care to patients with cancer, but they lacked confidence in providing the psychosocial, spiritual, and legal and ethical aspects of care. Years of experience as an oncology nurse and palliative care training were significantly associated with perceived confidence in providing palliative care.
Keyphrases
  • palliative care
  • advanced cancer
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • physical activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • virtual reality