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題名 Bridging the knowledge gap: Attitudes and competencies in palliative care among community health nurses in Urban China
作者 莊俊儒
Ching, Gregory S.;Zhao, Zihan;Diva, Mary Beth P.;Trajera, Sheilla M.
貢獻者 教育學院
關鍵詞 China; Community health nursing; End-of-life care; Knowledge assessment; Nurse training; Nursing attitudes; Palliative care
日期 2025-05
上傳時間 21-Aug-2025 09:33:33 (UTC+8)
摘要 This current study examined the attitudes and knowledge of community health nurses (CHNs) regarding palliative care (PC) and explored key factors influencing these competencies in a non-pilot urban setting in China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 206 CHNs in Xuzhou using cluster sampling. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, the Chinese version of the Frommelt Attitude Toward Care of the Dying Scale (FATCOD-B), and the Palliative Care Knowledge Test (PCKT). Results showed that CHNs held generally positive attitudes (mean FATCOD-B = 103.23 ± 9.25), but demonstrated only moderate knowledge (mean PCKT score = 9.24 ± 2.15; 54.39% accuracy). Regression analysis identified religious beliefs, experience in caring for the terminally ill patients, and PC training as significant predictors of attitude. Knowledge levels were also significantly associated with experience and training. Despite their willingness to provide compassionate care, many nurses lacked formal preparation, especially in opioid use and symptom management. The findings highlight the urgent need for structured education and targeted training programs to enhance PC capabilities among CHNs. Improving these competencies will be critical to expanding access to quality end-of-life care in community settings, particularly in regions not currently prioritized by national policy.
關聯 Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, Vol.9, No.5, pp.1663-1675
資料類型 article
DOI https://doi.org/10.55214/25768484.v9i5.7241
dc.contributor 教育學院
dc.creator (作者) 莊俊儒
dc.creator (作者) Ching, Gregory S.;Zhao, Zihan;Diva, Mary Beth P.;Trajera, Sheilla M.
dc.date (日期) 2025-05
dc.date.accessioned 21-Aug-2025 09:33:33 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.available 21-Aug-2025 09:33:33 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.issued (上傳時間) 21-Aug-2025 09:33:33 (UTC+8)-
dc.identifier.uri (URI) https://nccur.lib.nccu.edu.tw/handle/140.119/158861-
dc.description.abstract (摘要) This current study examined the attitudes and knowledge of community health nurses (CHNs) regarding palliative care (PC) and explored key factors influencing these competencies in a non-pilot urban setting in China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 206 CHNs in Xuzhou using cluster sampling. Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, the Chinese version of the Frommelt Attitude Toward Care of the Dying Scale (FATCOD-B), and the Palliative Care Knowledge Test (PCKT). Results showed that CHNs held generally positive attitudes (mean FATCOD-B = 103.23 ± 9.25), but demonstrated only moderate knowledge (mean PCKT score = 9.24 ± 2.15; 54.39% accuracy). Regression analysis identified religious beliefs, experience in caring for the terminally ill patients, and PC training as significant predictors of attitude. Knowledge levels were also significantly associated with experience and training. Despite their willingness to provide compassionate care, many nurses lacked formal preparation, especially in opioid use and symptom management. The findings highlight the urgent need for structured education and targeted training programs to enhance PC capabilities among CHNs. Improving these competencies will be critical to expanding access to quality end-of-life care in community settings, particularly in regions not currently prioritized by national policy.
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dc.relation (關聯) Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, Vol.9, No.5, pp.1663-1675
dc.subject (關鍵詞) China; Community health nursing; End-of-life care; Knowledge assessment; Nurse training; Nursing attitudes; Palliative care
dc.title (題名) Bridging the knowledge gap: Attitudes and competencies in palliative care among community health nurses in Urban China
dc.type (資料類型) article
dc.identifier.doi (DOI) 10.55214/25768484.v9i5.7241
dc.doi.uri (DOI) https://doi.org/10.55214/25768484.v9i5.7241