Nurses versus physicians' knowledge, attitude, and performance on care for the family members of dying patients / 한국의학교육
Korean Journal of Medical Education
;
: 79-85, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-75778
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Nurses and physicians must be competent enough to provide care for the clients. As a lack of knowledge and a poor attitude result in a low performance of delivering care, this study aimed to explore the nurses versus physicians' knowledge, attitude, and performance on care for the family members of dying patients (FMDPs).METHODS:
This descriptive study was conducted at the educational hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. The samples were 110 nurses and 110 physicians. The data were collected through a convenience sampling method and using a valid and reliable questionnaire.RESULTS:
The average knowledge, attitude, and performance on care for the FMDPs were not significantly different between nurses and physicians (p>0.05). The majority of nurses (55.4%) and physician (63.6%) were at a moderate and a fair level of knowledge of care for the FMDPs. Most of the nurses (81%) and physicians (87.3%) had a positive attitude towards caring the FMDPs. Most of the nurses (70%) and physicians (86.3%) had a moderate and fair performance.CONCLUSION:
Having enough knowledge and skills, and a positive attitude are necessary for caring the FMDPs. Nurses' and physicians' competencies must be improved through continuing educational programs and holding international and national conferences with a focus on the palliative care.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Palliative Care
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Personnel, Hospital
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Physicians
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Professional-Family Relations
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Terminal Care
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Attitude to Death
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Family
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Clinical Competence
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medical Education
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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