The palliative care difficulty levels of the nursing students during clinical practices

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the palliative care difficulties experienced by nursing students during their clinical practice.

Design and methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 305 nursing students at a university in Turkey. Data were collected using a student identification form and the palliative care difficulties scale.

Findings: Nursing students experience a moderate level of difficulty in providing care for palliative care patients and receiving expert support facilitates their care initiatives.

Practice implications: It is important to support nursing students during their nursing education courses and clinical training, along with psychiatric nursing skills.