Knowledge and attitude of palliative care among undergraduate nursing students in Malaysia

W. Ibrahim, Wan Aisyah and Che Abdullah, Che Azunie and Mohamed Ariffin, Suzilawati and Hussien, Emi and Noviani, Wulan (2024) Knowledge and attitude of palliative care among undergraduate nursing students in Malaysia. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development (JISED), 9 (64). pp. 256-267. E-ISSN eISSN: 0128-1755

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Abstract

Palliative care comprises a collection of care that nurses should provide to patients in need, aiming to enhance their quality of life, particularly among those facing life-threatening illnesses. Among these barriers are a lack of awareness regarding palliative care, insufficient training in palliative care provision, misconceptions about the concept of palliative care, and healthcare policies and delivery systems that do not incorporate palliative care. Consequently, this situation underscores the significance of this study, which aims to assess the current knowledge and attitudes towards palliative care among nursing students. Nurses play a crucial role in delivering care to individuals and their families, thereby ensuring optimal treatment in the future. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge and attitudes towards palliative care among nursing students. A quantitative cross-sectional study employing convenience sampling was conducted among 180 nursing students (Year 2–4) at a public university in Malaysia from April to June 2023. Data were collected through Google Forms surveys, distributed to respondents in English. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26, employing independent T-tests and Spearman correlation. Most undergraduate nursing students demonstrated poor understanding and harboured negative attitudes towards palliative care. Additionally, a positive correlation was observed between the level of knowledge and attitudes among the students. It is imperative to strengthen palliative care education into the nursing curriculum to foster a deeper understanding of the concept among students.

Item Type:	Article (Abstract)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Knowledge, Attitude, Palliative Care, Nursing Students
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H62 Study and teaching. Research L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC65 Social aspects of education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Critical Care Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing
Depositing User:	MRS CHE AZUNIE CHE ABDULLAH
Date Deposited:	29 Oct 2024 16:17
Last Modified:	29 Oct 2024 16:17
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/115401

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