The Effect of Palliative Care Training on Nurses' Confidence in Managing Terminally Ill Cancer Patients at Borno State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri
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Background of the Study
Palliative care is crucial for terminally ill cancer patients, focusing on improving the quality of life by managing symptoms and providing emotional support. Nurses are essential in delivering palliative care, and specialized training can enhance their confidence and effectiveness in caring for terminally ill patients. This study will assess the effect of palliative care training on oncology nurses’ confidence in managing terminally ill cancer patients at Borno State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri.
Statement of the Problem
Many oncology nurses may feel unprepared to manage the complex needs of terminally ill cancer patients, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and poor care delivery. Palliative care training can help nurses feel more confident in their ability to manage symptoms such as pain, nausea, and anxiety, and improve overall patient care. This study seeks to investigate how palliative care training impacts the confidence and competency of nurses in managing terminal cancer patients at Borno State Specialist Hospital.
Objectives of the Study
- To assess the impact of palliative care training on nurses' confidence in managing terminally ill cancer patients.
- To examine the relationship between palliative care training and the quality of care provided to terminal cancer patients.
- To identify specific areas of palliative care where nurses report increased confidence following training.
Research Questions
- How does palliative care training affect oncology nurses’ confidence in managing terminally ill cancer patients?
- What aspects of palliative care training contribute most to enhancing nurses' confidence?
- How does nurses' confidence in palliative care influence the quality of care provided to terminal cancer patients?
Research Hypotheses
- Palliative care training significantly increases oncology nurses’ confidence in managing terminally ill cancer patients.
- There is a positive correlation between nurses' confidence in palliative care and the quality of care provided to terminal cancer patients.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on oncology nurses at Borno State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri. Limitations include potential biases in self-reported confidence levels and the variation in training programs available to nurses.
Definitions of Terms
- Palliative Care Training: Specialized education and training programs aimed at improving nurses' skills in providing symptom management and emotional support to terminally ill patients.
- Nurses' Confidence: The level of assurance that oncology nurses have in their ability to deliver palliative care effectively to terminally ill cancer patients.
- Terminally Ill Cancer Patients: Cancer patients who are in the final stages of their illness, with no curative treatment options available, and whose care is focused on comfort and quality of life.
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