A Cross-Sectional Study on Palliative Care Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Death Among Vocational Nursing Students
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https://doi.org/10.53469/jcmp.2025.07(01).17Keywords:
Hospice care, Attitudes toward death, Nursing educationAbstract
This study investigates the current state of hospice care knowledge, attitudes toward death, and attitudes toward hospice care among nursing students at Guangzhou Huaxia Vocational College. A total of 320 valid questionnaires were collected for analysis. The results indicate that nursing students possess a good understanding of hospice care knowledge; however, there are significant gaps in their comprehension of the principles and scope of palliative care. Additionally, the students demonstrate a natural acceptance of death alongside some degree of fear, while exhibiting a generally positive attitude toward providing compassionate care in hospice settings. The study recommends strengthening the integration of theory and practice in hospice care education to enhance the professional competence of nursing students, enabling them to better address the needs of patients at the end of life.
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