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Increasing Medical-Surgical Nurses' Palliative Care Self-Efficacy Using The Cares Tool: A Quality Improvement Project, Rebekkah L. Stanko
Increasing Medical-Surgical Nurses' Palliative Care Self-Efficacy Using The Cares Tool: A Quality Improvement Project, Rebekkah L. Stanko
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Background: Over 35% of all deaths in the United States occur in the acute care hospital setting, and 75% of end-of-life (EOL) patients require palliative care. Registered nurses (RNs) with strong palliative care self-efficacy (PCSE) promote positive death experiences for patients and families by minimizing patient suffering and maintaining clinical and ethical standards. Employers can enhance RNs’ PCSE through educational interventions and resources.
Problem: Inpatient acute care hospital RNs lack PCSE because acute care is traditionally curative, and RNs receive limited EOL care education.
Methods: A quality improvement project was conducted. Participants were a convenience sample of RNs …