Relationship of Socio-demographic profile and knowledge, attitude, and skills on Palliative and Hospice Care among nurses in Metro Manila
1
College of Nursing, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines
2
College of Nursing, University of the Philippines, Manila, Manila, Philippines
3
School of Nursing, Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Palliative and hospice care play a vital role in improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic and life-limiting illnesses. The significance of palliative care services is magnified by the rapidly growing populations of patients with chronic diseases, locally and internationally. This study aimed to determine the relationship between nurses' socio-demographic profiles and their levels of knowledge, attitudes, and skills in providing palliative and hospice care.
METHODS:
This research utilized descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected from 230 registered nurses in Metro Manila through a validated survey instrument to determine their demographic profile, and their levels of knowledge, attitudes, and skills in providing palliative and hospice care.
RESULTS:
Results revealed that nurses (n=230) have passed the quiz (172 out of 230), have positive attitude (WM: 3.00, SD=0.82), and have good skills (WM: 3.06, SD=0.75) towards palliative care. However, gaps in knowledge and skills were evident particularly in pain management and end-of-life communication. Significant positive correlations were found between years of experience and knowledge levels (r=0.13, p=0.04) while attitude was notably positively related to highest educational attainment (r=0.14, p=0.04). However, the level of skill had a negative correlation with previous experience of loss (r=-0.28, p<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS:
Comprehensive education and targeted training programs are essential to enhance nurses’ proficiency in delivering end-of-life care. The integration of palliative care into undergraduate nursing curricula and the expansion of professional development opportunities are recommended to strengthen the delivery of compassionate palliative care and hospice care.
Palliative and hospice care play a vital role in improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic and life-limiting illnesses. The significance of palliative care services is magnified by the rapidly growing populations of patients with chronic diseases, locally and internationally. This study aimed to determine the relationship between nurses' socio-demographic profiles and their levels of knowledge, attitudes, and skills in providing palliative and hospice care.
METHODS:
This research utilized descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected from 230 registered nurses in Metro Manila through a validated survey instrument to determine their demographic profile, and their levels of knowledge, attitudes, and skills in providing palliative and hospice care.
RESULTS:
Results revealed that nurses (n=230) have passed the quiz (172 out of 230), have positive attitude (WM: 3.00, SD=0.82), and have good skills (WM: 3.06, SD=0.75) towards palliative care. However, gaps in knowledge and skills were evident particularly in pain management and end-of-life communication. Significant positive correlations were found between years of experience and knowledge levels (r=0.13, p=0.04) while attitude was notably positively related to highest educational attainment (r=0.14, p=0.04). However, the level of skill had a negative correlation with previous experience of loss (r=-0.28, p<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS:
Comprehensive education and targeted training programs are essential to enhance nurses’ proficiency in delivering end-of-life care. The integration of palliative care into undergraduate nursing curricula and the expansion of professional development opportunities are recommended to strengthen the delivery of compassionate palliative care and hospice care.
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