Abstract:Background Palliative and hospice care play a vital role in improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic and life-limiting illnesses. The significance of palliative care services is magnified by the rapidly growing populations of patients with chronic diseases, locally and internationally. Objectives This study aimed to determine the relationship between nurses’ socio-demographic profiles and their levels of knowledge, attitudes, and skills in providing palliative and hospice care. Materials and Methods This research utilized descriptive-correlational research design, data were collected from 230 registered nurses in Metro Manila through a validated survey. Results Results revealed that nurses (n=230) have passed the quiz (172 out of 230), have positive attitude (WM:3.00, SD=0.82), and have good skills (WM: 3.06, SD=0.75) towards palliative care. However, gaps in knowledge and skills were evident particularly in pain management and end-of-life communication. Significant positive correlations were found between years of experience and knowledge levels (r=0.13, p=0.04) while attitude was notably positively related to highest educational attainment (r=0.14, p=0.04). However, the level of skill had a negative correlation with previous experience of loss (r=-0.28, p<0.001). Conclusions Comprehensive education and targeted training programs are essential for enhancing nurses’ competence in providing end-of-life care. Integrating palliative care into undergraduate nursing curricula, along with expanding professional development opportunities, is recommended to strengthen the delivery of compassionate, patient-centered care and contribute to improved global health outcomes.
Keywords: Global Health Education and Technology, Palliative and Hospice Care; Knowledge, Attitude and Skills; Continuing Professional Development
