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This study explores nursing students' perceptions of providing palliative care for dying patients, focusing on their experiences, challenges, and the need for education and training. Findings reveal the importance of addressing emotional distress, communication skills, symptom management, and support for both patients and their families.
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Palliative Care for DyingPatients: Perceptions of NursingStudents Semra ACIKSOZ RN, PhD, Gonul KURT RN, PhD, GulhaneMilitaryMedical Academy School of Nursing
Introduction • Providinggoodpalliativecarerequires an innercommitmentfromtheprofessionalswhoareinvolved. • Thecommitmentdepends on how theseprofessionalsviewdeathandpersonswhoaredying.
Introduction • The nursing student is likely to encounter palliative and dying patients in any clinical setting. • Makingpalliative care and end of life care education and training an essential component of nursing education.
Introduction • Palliative care clinical placements can be an overwhelming experience for the nursing student, presenting the individual with both personal and professional challenges.
Introduction • Understanding nursing students’ perceptions of dying and palliative care can help educators prepare students for these situations by using the research available to plan better ways to teach students about the needs of the dying patients.
Material & Methods • The aim of this study was to identify the perceptions of nursing students about palliative care for dying patients while on clinical placements. A qualitative study design
Results feeling of stress and inadequacy Most of students in the study reported that caring for a dying patient was a stressful experience, which experienced stress and anxiety related to death, and was not feel competent.
Results inability to use effective communication skills Students reported emotional distress and feelings of inadequacy with regard to communicating with patients.
Results symptom management Nursing students’ perceptions of palliative care focused on symptom management. providing emotional support to family Students reported emotional distress and feelings of inadequacy with regard to supporting the family of the dying patient.
Results Existingresearch identifies a lack of palliative care knowledge and skills among student nurses Findings revealed that an emphasis on the domains of thoughts, feelings, communication, education and coping mechanisms are essential in nursing education.
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