International Journal of Research Studies in Management
CollabWritive Special Issue
2024 Volume 12 Issue 2
Available Online: 15 April 2024
Author/s:
Balmes, Rachel R.
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines (rachel.balmes@yahoo.com)
Abstract:
To improve the quality of palliative care, the study aims to assess how factors such as sociodemographic profile in terms of age by generation, gender, marital status, highest educational attainment, position in the organization, and acquired training in palliative and geriatric care best describe the situation and level at which we find ourselves today in palliative care. The objectives of the study are to determine the level of competency in palliative care in preparation for certification as a nurse practitioner of DOH. This study will also determine the required competency in palliative care in terms of knowledge, skills, attitude, and spiritual care, and based on the results, a framework will be developed to intensify the certification program for nurses. By using the descriptive questionnaire, it was possible to collect data on the current condition and interpret the current situation by comparing the socio- demographic profile in terms of age, gender, highest level of education, number of trainings related to palliative care and years of work experience in the hospital. The study measure the level of competence in palliative care that is conducted as part of the preparation for the certification of nurses of the Ministry of Health. To provide optimal care and treatment, at least a basic level of competence in palliative care is required. Therefore, competence is a prerequisite for high quality nursing care in the clinical setting.
Keywords: level of competency, palliative care nursing
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1021
Cite this article:
Balmes, R. R. (2024). Level of competency in palliative care nursing in the preparation to nurse certification of the Department of Health. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 12(2), 89-102. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1021