A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Pain and Palliative Care among Student Nurses in Selected Nursing Colleges of Palakkad District

Abstract

A study to assess the level of knowledge regarding pain and palliative care among student nurses at selected colleges at Palakkad District. Method: Quantitative approach was used and study design was quasi experimental research design. 50 samples were selected using Non Probability Convenient Sampling Technique. Data was collected by using demographic variables and semi structured knowledge questionnaire on pain and palliative care to assess the knowledge of student nurses regarding pain and palliative care. The data was analyzed and interpreted using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Among samples 37(74%) of student nurses have average knowledge regarding pain and palliative care and 13(26%) of samples have good knowledge regarding pain and palliative care and none of the samples have poor knowledge regarding pain and palliative care. The study revealed that there was no significant association between level of knowledge score and demographic variables. Conclusion: The study revealed that semi structured knowledge questionnaire improved the knowledge of student nurses regarding pain and palliative care.