The palliative care difficulty levels of the nursing students during clinical practices

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the palliative care difficulties experienced by nursing students during their clinical practice. Design and Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 305 nursing students at a university in Turkey. Data were collected using a student identification form and the palliative care difficulties scale. Findings: Nursing students experience a moderate level of difficulty in providing care for palliative care patients and receiving expert support facilitates their care initiatives. Practice Implications: It is important to support nursing students during their nursing education courses and clinical training, along with psychiatric nursing skills.