How Were Palliative Care Assessments Performed by Students During a Clinical Nursing Experience? A Study in Interpretive Phenomenology Analysis.

OBJECTIVES

There has been limited investigation into nursing students' experiences of carrying out comprehensive assessments. Consequently, there is a need to explore the most effective and efficient assessment approach for students conducting palliative assessments for patients. This study aimed to investigate nursing students' experiences of performing palliative assessments while on clinical placement in a hospital.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

This research was conducted in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Eight nursing students participated in semi-structured interviews utilising open-ended questions, generating 10 audio recordings. This qualitative study applied interpretative phenomenology analysis, with data analysed thematically.

RESULTS

The study identified eight substantial themes that illustrate the experiences of nursing students in palliative care assessment: and . The study enhances comprehension of how students surmount assessment challenges.

CONCLUSION

The findings present a potential guide for future research on assessing the effectiveness of palliative care instruments employed by nurses to enhance comprehensive holistic assessments for patients.