Factors associated with the attitudes of oncology nurses toward hospice care in China

Patient Preference and Adherence
Fei-Min YangMin-Li Xiang

Abstract

To examine factors that are associated with the apprehension levels of oncology nurses toward hospice care. Factors examined in this study included demographics, nursing experience, education levels, title and post, personal experiences, and attitudes toward end-of-life care. Questionnaires were provided to nurses (n=201) from three first-tier hospitals in China. A quantitative scale, Professional End-of-life Care Attitude Scale (PEAS), was used to assess personal and professional apprehension levels toward hospice care. The PEAS was translated to Chinese with terms adapted to the cultural environment in China. Statistical analyses were performed to examine the relationships between the apprehension levels and various factors. The total PEAS scores exhibited internal consistency and reliability, with a Cronbach α=0.897 and Pearson's r=0.9030. Of the 201 nurses, 184 provided a valid response (91.5%). Education level was significantly correlated with personal (P<0.01) and professional apprehension levels (P<0.05). Higher apprehension level was found in nurses with less education. The PEAS quantitative survey is useful for evaluating apprehension levels of nurses toward hospice care. Nurses with more education experienced less anx...Continue Reading

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Jun 30, 2021·Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing : JHPN : the Official Journal of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association·Mun Leong TangChen Na Lee
Mar 11, 2021·Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing·Ruishuang ZhengSusan McClement

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