| Theme 1: Philosophy and principle of palliative care (1.93±1.0), 20.6% |
| Q1 |
Palliative care is appropriate only in situations where there is evidence of a downhill trajectory or deterioration. (F) |
258(69.4) |
97 (26.1) |
17(4.6) |
| Q9 |
The provision of palliative care requires emotional detachment. (F) |
262(70.4) |
89(23.9) |
21(5.6) |
| Q12 |
The philosophy of palliative care is compatible with that of aggressive treatment. (T) |
186 (50) |
108(29) |
78(21) |
| Q17 |
The accumulation of losses renders burnout inevitable for those who seek work in palliative care. (F) |
186(50) |
124 (33.3) |
62(16.7) |
| Theme 2: Psychosocial and spiritual care (0.93±0.83), 10% |
| Q5 |
It is crucial for family members to remain at the bedside until death occurs. (F) |
72(19.4) |
283(76.1) |
17(4.6) |
| Q11 |
Men generally reconcile their grief more quickly than women. (F) |
114(30.6) |
228 (61.3) |
30(8.1) |
| Q19 |
The loss of a distant or contentious relationship is easier to resolve than the loss of one that is close or intimate. (F) |
161(43.3) |
187 (50.3) |
24(6.5) |
| Theme 3: Management of pain and other symptoms (6.48±1.8), 69.4% |
| Q2 |
Morphine is the standard used to compare the analgesic effect of other opioids. (T) |
261(70.2) |
71(19.1) |
40(10.8) |
| Q3 |
The extent of the disease determines the method of pain treatment.(F) |
21(5.6) |
333 (89.5) |
18(4.8) |
| Q4 |
Adjuvant therapies are important in managing pain. (T) |
331 (89) |
24(6.5) |
17(4.6) |
| Q6 |
During the last days of life, the drowsiness associated with electrolyte imbalance may decrease the need for sedation. (T) |
259 (69.6) |
83(22.3) |
30(8.1) |
| Q7 |
Drug addiction is a major problem when morphine is used on a long-term basis for the management of pain. (F) |
66(17.7) |
282 (75.8) |
24(6.5) |
| Q8 |
Individuals who are taking opioids should also follow a bowel regime. (T) |
269 (72.3) |
52(14) |
51(13.7) |
| Q10 |
During the terminal stages of illness, drugs that can cause respiratory depression are appropriate for the treatment of severe dyspnea. (T) |
162 (43.5) |
177(47.6) |
33 (8.9) |
| Q13 |
The use of placebos is appropriate in the treatment of some types of pain. (F) |
137(36.8) |
207(55.6) |
28(7.5) |
| Q14 |
In high doses, codeine causes more nausea and vomiting than morphine. (T) |
249 (66.9) |
66(17.7) |
57(15.3) |
| Q15 |
Suffering and physical pain are synonymous. (F) |
187(50.3) |
161(43.3) |
24(6.5) |
| Q16 |
Pethidine is not an effective analgesic in the control of chronic pain. (T) |
92(24.7) |
173(46.5) |
107(28.8) |
| Q18 |
Manifestations of chronic pain are different from those of acute pain. (T) |
297(79.8) |
62(16.7) |
13 (3.5) |
| Q20 |
The pain threshold is lowered by anxiety or fatigue. (T) |
81(21.8) |
270(72.6) |
21(5.6) |
|
PCQN overall score (Mean = 9.34, SD = 2.28) |
Frequency (%) |
| • 0–5 |
17(4.6) |
| • 6–10 |
253 (68) |
| • 11–15 |
100 (26.9) |
| • 15+ |
2 (0.5) |
