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Knowledge and Myths about Palliative Care among the General Public and Health Care Professionals in Portugal

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dc.contributor.authorDixe, Maria dos Anjos
dc.contributor.authorSanto, Irene Dixe de Oliveira
dc.contributor.authorLopes, Saudade
dc.contributor.authorCatarino, Helena
dc.contributor.authorDuarte, Susana
dc.contributor.authorQuerido, Ana
dc.contributor.authorLaranjeira, Carlos
dc.date.accessioned2021-04-19T13:24:03Z
dc.date.available2021-04-19T13:24:03Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractBackground: International research has shown that healthcare professionals (HCPs) and nonhealthcare professionals (NHCPs) are unaware of the goals and purposes of palliative care. This study evaluates the knowledge of palliative care among a sample of Portuguese adults and correlates their level of knowledge with age, gender, profession, and experience of family member's palliative care. Method: A cross-sectional online survey was carried out on a sample of 152 HCPs and 440 NHCPs who completed an anonymous questionnaire of sociodemographic, family, and professional data, and an instrument of 26 dichotomous (true or false) questions focusing on palliative care goals and purposes. Results: The 592 participants had a mean age of 31.3 ± 11.1 years, and most were female. Statistically significant differences between statements considered as correct by HCPs and NHCPs were found in 24 statements; HCPs had the highest percentage of correct answers. The terms most frequently associated with palliative care mentioned by NHCPs were chronic and progressive disease (n = 76), while HCPs mostly mentioned quality-of-life promotion (n = 29). Women, the elderly, and HCPs had a higher level of knowledge regarding palliative care (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Results clearly show gaps in knowledge of palliative care, especially among NHCPs. An integrated approach is needed to inform and clarify the philosophy and goals of palliative care in different settings in order to improve knowledge.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationDixe, M. A.; Santo, I. D. O.; Lopes, S.; Catarino, H.; Duarte, S.; Querido, A.; Laranjeira, C. Knowledge and Myths about Palliative Care among the General Public and Health Care Professionals in Portugal. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 4630. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17134630pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/ijerph17134630pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn1660-4601
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/5680
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.subjectPalliative carept_PT
dc.subjectKnowledgept_PT
dc.subjectEnd-of-life carept_PT
dc.subjectHealth care professionalspt_PT
dc.subjectNonhealthcare professionalspt_PT
dc.titleKnowledge and Myths about Palliative Care among the General Public and Health Care Professionals in Portugalpt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.issue13pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage4630pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Healthpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume17pt_PT
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