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Informative Article | Nursing | India | Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025 | Rating: 4.8 / 10
Empowering Nurses in Palliative Care: Enhancing Skills, Roles, and Future Prospects
Hemlata
Abstract: Palliative care is essential in improving the quality of life for patients with life - limiting illnesses and their families. Nurses, being the largest group of healthcare providers, play a crucial role in delivering palliative care by managing symptoms, providing emotional and spiritual support, and ensuring holistic patient - centered care. However, many nurses lack the necessary training and confidence to provide effective palliative care, creating gaps in practice. The increasing demand for palliative care due to aging populations and the impact of the COVID - 19 pandemic highlights the urgent need for integrating palliative care education into nursing curricula and professional training programs. Specialized roles such as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and palliative care navigators are evolving to meet these needs. Additionally, advancements in telemedicine and home - based care offer new opportunities to improve patient outcomes. Institutional support, targeted training, and policy enhancements are crucial in equipping nurses with the necessary skills to lead and implement high - quality palliative care. This article emphasizes the need for continued education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and administrative support to enhance nurses? capabilities in palliative care, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate patient care.
Keywords: Palliative care, nursing education, symptom management, holistic care, patient support
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025,
Pages: 653 - 655