Korean J Hosp Palliat Care.
2015 Dec;18(4):306-313. 10.14475/kjhpc.2015.18.4.306.
Factors Affecting Attitudes toward Terminal Care in Nursing Students
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- 1College of Nursing, Catholic University of Pusan, Busan, Korea. nicupicu@naver.com
- KMID: 2244609
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.14475/kjhpc.2015.18.4.306
Abstract
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This study was performed to explore factors that influence attitudes toward terminal care in nursing students.
METHODS
Data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire filled by 175 nursing students at a university in a metropolitan city B. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression with the SPSS/WIN 22.0 program.
RESULTS
Attitudes toward terminal care in nursing students was significantly correlated with communication competence (r=0.438, P<0.001), spirituality (r=0.374, P<0.001), and gratitude (r=0.318, P<0.001). Communication competence explained 18.7% of the variance in attitudes toward terminal care.
CONCLUSION
The study shows communication competence is an important factor for attitudes toward terminal care in nursing students. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a communication competence enhancement program to foster nursing students with appropriate attitudes toward terminal care.
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