End-of-life care

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• Published Subscription Original Research 12 May 2024

  A Cross-sectional Study to Analyze the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Nurses with Different Levels of Experience Towards End-of-Life Care in an Oncology Hospital

  By Deeparani Alagarsamy, Rekha Ravindran, Rohini Sharma, Lijo Thomas Vazhackal

  Abstract: Background: To render comprehensive nursing care for patients in end-of-life care, nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice are paramount. Aim: A cross-sectional study to analyze knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurses with different levels of experience towards end-of-life care in an oncology hospital. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey approach. Method: Nonprobability convenience sample of 147 nurses at oncology hospital in Apollo Hospitals (Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Apollo Specialty Hospitals). Results: The main …

  Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article →