stats importatnt
Table (1)
Correlation factors between the degree of each statement of the axis and its total
degree
Item no. Correlation coefficient Item no. Correlation coefficient
1 0.683** 11 0.871**
2 0.684** 12 0.709**
3 0.711** 13 0.825**
4 0.567** 14 0.899**
5 0.578** 15 0.739**
6 0.687** 16 0.729**
7 0.677** 17 0.831**
8 0.639** 18 0.873**
9 0.849** 19 0.832**
10 0.819** 20 0.752**
* *Significant at the 0.01 level of significance or less
Table (2)
Correlation factors between the degree of each phrases of the axis and its total
degree
Item no. Correlation coefficient Item no. Correlation coefficient
1 0.654** 16 0.690**
2 0.682** 17 0.807**
3 0.664** 18 0.694**
4 0.665** 19 0.785**
5 0.619** 20 0.677**
6 0.605** 21 0.690**
7 0.678** 22 0.535**
8 0.683** 23 0.562**
9 0.727** 24 0.669**
10 0.636** 25 0.600**
11 0.641** 26 0.753**
12 0.734** 27 0.660**
13 0.810** 28 0.718**
14 0.726** 29 0.645**
15 0.808** 30 0.785**
* *Significant at the 0.01 level of significance or less
Table (3)
It shows " Cronbach' aAlpha "
Items no. Reliability value
Determining Knowledge of Palliative Care 20 0.787
Attitude toward Care of the Dying Patient 30 0.849
Total Reliability 50 0.877
Table (4)
Indicates the degree of approval and the extent of approval
The degree of approval Coding The extent of approval
Strongly Disagree 1 from 1 to 1.80
Disagree 2 from 1.81 to 2.60
Neutral 3 from 2.61 to 3.40
Agree 4 from 3.41 to 4.20
Strongly Agree 5 from 4.21 to 5.00
Table (5)
Frequency distribution of socio- demographic data of sample
variable Frequency Percent
Age
25- 30 51 39,8
31- 35 34 26,6
36- 40 15 11,7
> 40 28 21,9
Total 128 100,0
Gender
Male 13 10,2
Female 115 89,8
Total 128 100,0
Nationality
Saudi 9 7,0
Non- Saudi 119 93,0
Total 128 100,0
Nursing Degree
Bachelor 90 70,3
Diploma 35 27,3
Master 3 2,3
Total 128 100,0
Work Experience
1-5 years 42 32,8
6-10 years 48 37,5
11-15 years 21 16,4
16- 20 years 17 13,3
Total 128 100,0
Table (6)
nurses’ knowledge, about palliative care
Item No. Knowledge of Palliative Care Correct In correct
N % N %
1
Palliative care is appropriate only in situations where
there is evidence of a downhill trajectory or
deterioration.
72 56.3 56 43.8
2 Morphine is the standard used to compare the analgesic
effect of other opioids. 96 75,0 32 25,0
3 The extent of the disease determines the method of pain
treatment. 102 79,7 26 20,3
4 Adjuvant therapies are important in managing pain. 112 87,5 16 12,5
5 It is crucial for family members to remain at the bedside
until death occurs. 97 75,8 31 24,2
6
During the last days of life, the drowsiness associated
with electrolyte imbalance may decrease the need for
sedation.
60 46,9 68 53,1
7 Drug addiction is a major problem when morphine is
used on a long-term basis for the management of pain. 97 75,8 31 24,2
8 Individuals who are taking opioids should also follow a
bowel regime. 126 98,4 2 1,6
9 The provision of palliative care requires emotional
detachment. 94 73,4 34 26,6
10
During the terminal stages of an illness, drugs that can
cause respiratory depression are appropriate for the
treatment for severe dyspnea.
84 65,6 44 34,4
11 Men generally reconcile their grief more quickly than
women. 70 54,7 58 45,3
12 The philosophy of palliative care is compatible with that
of aggressive treatment. 52 40,6 76 59,4
13 The use of placebos is appropriate in the treatment of
some types of pain. 60 46,9 68 53,1
14 In high doses, codeine causes more nausea and vomiting
than morphine. 75 58,6 53 41,4
15 Suffering and physical pain are synonymous. 86 67,2 42 32,8
16 Demerol is not an effective analgesic in the control of
chronic pain. 78 60,9 50 39,1
17 The accumulation of losses renders burnout inevitable
for those who seek work in palliative care. 101 78,9 27 21,1
18 Manifestations of chronic pain are different from those
of acute pain. 114 89,1 14 10,9
19 The loss of a distant or contentious relationship is easier
to resolve than the loss of one that is close or intimate. 103 80,5 25 19,5
20 The pain threshold is lowered by anxiety or fatigue. 78 60,9 50 39,1
Table (7)
Score Of Nurses’ Knowledge, About Palliative Care
score Frequency Percent
Nurses’ Knowledge,
About Palliative Care
Low 2 1,6
Middle 56 43,8
high 70 54,7
Total 128 100.0%
Mean 13,73
SD 2,93
Table (8)
nurses’ attitude and practices about palliative care
Item
No. statement
"agree" degree
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S td
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o n
R a
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" a
g r e e "
d e g
r e e
Strongly
Agree Agree Neutral Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
1 Giving care to the dying person is a
worthwhile experience.
N 43 43 31 4 7 3,87 1,08 10 Agree
% 33.6 33.6 24.2 3.1 5.5
2 Death is not the worst thing that can
happen to a person.
N 23 28 27 25 25 2,99 1,38 23 Neutral
% 18 21.9 21.1 19.5 19.5
3
I would be uncomfortable talking
about impending death with the dying
person.
N 13 50 46 13 6 3,40 ,967
15 Neutral %
10.2 39.1 35.9 10.2 4.7
4
Caring for the patient’s family should
continue throughout the period of grief
and bereavement.
N 44 59 21 0 4 4,09 ,888 7 Agree
% 34.4 46.1
16.4 0 3.1
5 I would not want to care for a dying
person.
N 4 11 28 50 35 2,21 1,04 28 Disagree
% 3.1 8.6 21.9 39.1 27.3
6
The nonfamily caregivers should not
be the ones to talk about death with the
dying person.
N 8 37 49 27 7 3,09 ,984
21 Neutral %
6.3 28.9 38.3 21.1 5.5
7
The length of time required to give
care to a dying person would frustrate
me.
N 3 30 46 36 13 2,80 ,991
25 Neutral %
2.3 23.4 35.9 28.1 10.2
8
I would be upset when the dying
person I was caring for gave up hope
of getting better.
N 8 46 44 19 11 3,16 1,04
20 Neutral %
6.3 35.9 34.4 14.8 8.6
9 It is difficult to form a close
relationship with the dying person.
N 7 36 42 38 5 3,02 ,980 22 Neutral
% 5.5 28.1 32.8 29.7 3.9
10 There are times when death is
welcomed by the dying person.
N 13 73 36 4 2 3,71 ,755 11 Agree
% 10.2 57 28.1 3.1 1.6
11
When a patient asks, “Am I dying?” I
think it is best to change the subject to
something cheerful.
N 14 37 53 18 6 3,27 ,994
17 Neutral %
10.9 28.9 41.4 14.1 4.7
12 The family should be involved in the
physical care of the dying person.
N 63 51 13 1 0 4,38 ,699 4
Strongly
Agree % 49.2 39.8 10.2 0.8 0
13 I would hope the person I’m caring for
dies when I am not present.
N 15 32 51 22 8 3,19 1,05 19 Neutral
% 11.7 25 39.8 17.2 6.3
14 I am afraid to become friends with a
dying person.
N 4 18 36 52 18 2,52 1,00 27 Disagree
% 3.1 14.1 28.1 40.6 14.1
15 I would feel like running away when
the person actually died.
N 3 9 26 59 31 2,17 ,957 29 Disagree
% 2.3 7 20.3 46.1 24.2
16
Families need emotional support to
accept the behavior changes of the
dying person.
N 70 48 8 1 1 4,45 ,719
1 Strongly
Agree % 54.7 37.5
6.3 0.8 0.8
17 As a patient nears death, the nonfamily N 5 24 29 45 25 2,52 1,12 26 Disagree
caregiver should withdraw from his or
her involvement with the patient. %
3.9 18.8 22.7 35.2 19.5
18
Families should be concerned about
helping their dying member make the
best of his or her remaining life.
N 65 51 11 0 1 4,40 ,714
2 Strongly Agree %
50.8 39.8 8.6 0 0.8
19
The dying person should not be
allowed to make decisions about his or
her physical care.
N 2 11 22 51 42 2,06 ,994
30 Disagree %
1.6 8.6 17.2 39.8 32.8
20
Families should maintain as normal an
environment as possible for their
dying member.
N 35 71 17 3 2 4,05 ,802
8 Agree %
27.3 55.5 13.3 2.3 1.6
21 It is beneficial for the dying person to
verbalize his or her feelings.
N 68 47 9 1 3 4,38 ,842 3
Strongly
Agree % 53.1 36.7 7 0.8 2.3
22 Care should extend to the family of the
dying person.
N 42 61 21 3 1 4,09 ,808 6 Agree
% 32.8 47.7 16.4 2.3 0.8
23
Caregivers should permit dying
persons to have flexible visiting
schedules.
N 49 58 15 3 3 4,15 ,888
5 Agree %
38.3 45.3 11.7 2.3 2.3
24
The dying person and his or her family
should be the in-charge decision
makers.
N 77 29 7 0 15 3,31 1,01
16 Neutral %
60.2 22.7 5.5 0 11.7
25
Addiction to pain-relieving medication
should not be a concern when dealing
with a dying person.
N 27 40 36 20 5 3,50 1,10
12 Agree %
21.1 31.3 28.1 15.6 3.9
26
I would be uncomfortable if I entered
the room of a terminally ill person and
found him or her crying.
N 12 46 37 25 8 3,23 1,06
18 Neutral %
9.4 35.9 28.9 19.5 6.3
27 Dying persons should be given honest
answers about their condition.
N 33 65 27 1 2 3,98 ,803 9 Agree
% 25.8 50.8 21.1 0.8 1.6
28
Educating families about death and
dying is not a nonfamily caregiver’s
responsibility.
N 11 27 32 42 16 2,80 1,16
24 Neutral %
8.6 21.1 25 32.8 12.5
29
Family members who stay close to a
dying person often interfere with the
professional’s job with the patient.
N 16 55 39 12 6 3,49 ,988
13 Agree %
12.5 43 30.5 9.4 4.7
30 It is possible for nonfamily caregivers
to help patients prepare for death.
N 0 68 51 9 0 3,46 ,626 14 Agree
% 0 53.1 39.8 7 0
Overall Mean 3,39 ,288
Neutral
Items Age N Mean rank
Chi-
Square P.value
Nurses’ Knowledge,
About Palliative Care
25- 30 51 75,89
9,445 ,024
31- 35 34 62,26
36- 40 15 50,60
> 40 28 53,91
Total 128
nurses’ attitude and
practices about palliative
care
25- 30 51 76,36
11,815 ,008
31- 35 34 56,60
36- 40 15 43,03
> 40 28 63,98
Total 128
a. Kruskal Wallis Test
Items Gender N Mean
Rank
Sum
of
Ranks
Mann-
Whitney
U
Asymp.
Sig. (2-
tailed)
Nurses’ Knowledge,
About Palliative
Care
Male 13 83,04 1079,50
506,500 ,056 Female 115 62,40 7176,50
Total 128
nurses’ attitude and
practices about
palliative care
Male 13 66,23 861,00
725,000 ,859 Female 115 64,30 7395,00
Total 128
Items NATONALITY N Mean
Rank
Sum of
Ranks
Mann-
Whitney
U
Asymp.
Sig. (2-
tailed)
Nurses’
Knowledge, About
Palliative Care
Saudi 9 52,06 468,50 423,500 ,293
Non- Saudi 119 65,44 7787,50
Total 128
nurses’ attitude
and practices about
palliative care
Saudi 9 92,78 835,00 281,000 ,018
Non- Saudi 119 62,36 7421,00
Total 128
Items Nursing
degree N Mean
rank
Chi-
Square P.value
Nurses’ Knowledge,
About Palliative Care
Bachelor 90 62,96
3,548 ,170 Diploma 35 71,19
Master 3 32,67
Total 128
nurses’ attitude and
practices about palliative
care
Bachelor 90 66,73
1,432 ,489
Diploma 35 60,24
Master 3 47,33
Total 128
a. Kruskal Wallis Test
Items Work
experience
years N Mean
rank
Chi-
Square P.value
Nurses’ Knowledge,
About Palliative Care
1-5 years 42 72,07
11,666 ,009
6-10 years 48 69,64
11-15 years 21 40,67
16- 20
years
17 60,74
Total 128
nurses’ attitude and
practices about palliative
care
1-5 years 42 70,79
2,433 ,488
6-10 years 48 62,76
11-15 years 21 63,55
16- 20
years
17 55,06
Total 128
a. Kruskal Wallis Test