Hatcliffe S, Smith P, Daw R
Nurs Times. 1996;92(41):36-7.
A postal survey of 148 district nurses (DNs) was carried out to explore their experiences of terminal care and their views of the palliative care team. Information was also gathered on DNs' perceived educational needs in relation to palliative care. The high response rate of 87% and the additional comments that many nurses offered illustrates their desire to provide high-quality care. Factors that appeared to hinder achievement of this goal and led to stress included size of caseload, lack of knowledge and experience in managing difficult symptoms as well as time constraints. High levels of satisfaction with the palliative care team were recorded but a need for further education and improved communication were identified.
对148名社区护士进行了一项邮政调查，以探讨她们在临终护理方面的经历以及她们对姑息治疗团队的看法。还收集了社区护士在姑息治疗方面感知到的教育需求信息。87%的高回复率以及许多护士提供的额外评论表明了她们提供高质量护理的愿望。似乎阻碍实现这一目标并导致压力的因素包括工作量、处理棘手症状方面缺乏知识和经验以及时间限制。对姑息治疗团队的满意度较高，但也发现了进一步教育和改善沟通的需求。
