Cross-sectional study finds nursing students' willingness to discuss palliative care is low, highlighting education needs.
Key Points
Only 19.1% of nursing students were willing to discuss hospice and palliative care with their families, indicating a significant gap in communication.
Higher knowledge of hospice and palliative care was linked to a greater willingness to engage in discussions with family, while higher death avoidance was linked to reluctance.
Logistic regression analysis revealed that factors like regional differences and family perceptions of discussing death influenced willingness.
Systematic and standardized education on hospice and palliative care is essential for nursing students to improve their communication abilities.