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Revista de Enfermagem Referência
Print version ISSN 0874-0283On-line version ISSN 2182-2883
Abstract
NEVES, Teresa Margarida Almeida et al. Health professionals’ knowledge of palliative care: Analysis of a Portuguese central hospital. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2022, vol.serVI, n.1, e21041. Epub June 14, 2022. ISSN 0874-0283. https://doi.org/10.12707/rv21041.
Background:
Scientific evidence shows gaps in the knowledge of health professionals about palliative care, influencing the quality of care.
Objective:
To characterise health professionals’ knowledge about palliative care in a Portuguese central university hospital.
Methodology:
Quantitative, descriptive-correlational, cross-sectional study, with health professionals from a central university hospital as target population. A questionnaire was applied to assess their knowledge about palliative care.
Results:
Of the 401 professionals in the sample, 16.96% have experience and 26.18% specific training in palliative care. On average, 80.53% of correct answers were given regarding the philosophy of palliative care. The knowledge about symptom control and family support was negatively correlated with the length of professional experience (p < 0.001).
Conclusion:
Most professionals demonstrate knowledge in palliative care, however it’s essential to invest in training, particularly in professionals with more length of professional practice.
Keywords : palliative care; knowledge; health personnel.
