Outcomes of Caring Education in Terminal Cancer Nursing Using “Death in Nursing” as a Teaching Resource

Abstract

Objective: This training program was conducted with the aim of enhancing caring competence. Summary of Activities: We conducted training sessions seven times a year for 21 nurses in a palliative care unit ward A using the CPCN (Caring Peculiar to Cancer Nursing). The assessment tools used to evaluate the outcomes included self-assessment, the Caring Behavior Questionnaire, the “MITORI” Care Scale, and four additional scales. Data were analyzed using correlation analysis and the Wilcoxon signed-rank sum test. Results: The analysis included 16 participants and showed weak correlations with participation status. Caring Behavior Questionnaire scores increased from 3.89 before training to 4.13 after training (p=.036). “MITORI” care scores increased from 76 to 85.63 (p=.004), patient care satisfaction scores increased from 51.75 to 59.19 (p=.007), and nurse autonomy scores climbed from 148.5 to 159.25 (p=.047). All other scale scores also increased significantly (p<.05). Conclusion: Using five case studies from “Death in Nursing” as teaching materials and CPCN, this study suggests that caring education may produce positive outcomes in terminal cancer nursing.