Experiences Of Caregivers Research Articles

Stress, Appraisal, Coping and Adaptation of Family Caregivers of Patients on Dialysis: A Transactional Theory Approach

The primary purpose of this research was to determine the levels of stress, appraisal, coping, and adaptation among family caregivers. The study employed a quantitative descriptive research design. There were 402 respondents involved in this study who completed a survey questionnaire. The results demonstrated that family caregivers experienced moderate stress levels, yet exhibited exceptional levels of appraisal, coping, and adaptation. The data analysis led to the conclusion that family caregivers of dialysis patients face stressors, including financial burden, but cope well. They feel supported, satisfied, and in control of their caregiving experiences. They also manage their responsibilities well by adjusting to their work, social life, and finances, and prioritizing patient care. To address these findings, the researcher recommends that healthcare providers establish tailored stress management and counseling programs to support family caregivers of dialysis patients. By providing such resources, healthcare providers can help caregivers manage the range of stressors they face on a daily basis. Furthermore, social workers should continue offering emotional support and resources to caregivers, which will help maintain their positive appraisal and sense of control over their caregiving experiences. Empowering family caregivers in this way can help them feel better equipped to tackle the challenges that come with caring for their loved ones.

Development of the Dardashna Checklist for Identifying Triggers of Behavioral Change in Individuals With Dementia: A Qualitative Study.

The purpose of the current qualitative study was to describe the development of the Dardashna Checklist to clinically identify behavior change triggers in individuals with dementia. Semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with four physicians and four experienced caregivers involved in the care of individuals with dementia. From analysis of participants' interviews, themes extracted included Triggers of Behavioral Change in Individuals With Dementia and Types of Behavioral Changes, using the checklist structure as a guide. The information gathered by this checklist conveys important messages to experienced physicians or caregivers who want to help less experienced caregivers or individuals with dementia. In this case, physicians' prescriptions and the responses of other experienced caregivers will be more targeted and useful. This checklist will help facilitate clinical care decisions, improve quality of life, reduce expenses and side effects of medications, and improve communication among persons with dementia, their caregivers, and health care providers. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50(1), 37-46.].

Lived experiences of radiology caregivers during a health crisis: A COVID-19 case analysis.

Health crises have been linked with the exacerbation of pre-existing difficulties and the emergence of unique challenges, as evidenced by the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on health caregivers worldwide. Baseline data allow for reflection and preparation for any future health emergencies therefore giving impetus to phenomenological enquiries among the experiencers. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of the eThekwini district frontline radiology caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was conducted in public and private radiology departments in the eThekwini district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A qualitative, interpretative phenomenological analysis methodology was adopted in a multi-method data-collection context comprising semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) among 24 radiologists, radiographers, and radiology nurses obtained by non-probability sampling. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using an interpretative phenomenological approach. Three superordinate themes emerged, namely: (1) duties and roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, (2) work-related challenges, (3) personal challenges. Frontline radiology caregivers experienced increased workload, staff shortages, salary cuts, personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages, non-recognition, poor managerial support, disrupted social relations, and poor work-life balance. This necessitates the need for the radiology departments to address staffing, infection prevention and control deficits, and invest in support interventions to assist frontline radiology caregivers during health crises. The findings comprise baseline information that can be used for reflection and guiding radiology departments in preparing for any future health crises.

Perspectives of Minority Ethnic Caregivers of People with Dementia Interviewed as Part of the IDEAL Programme

Postwar migrants from the Caribbean and Indian subcontinent (Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan) to the UK are now experiencing the onset of age‐related diseases such as dementia. Our evidence base, both quantitative and qualitative, documenting the experiences of family caregivers of people with dementia is largely drawn from studies undertaken with white European, North American, and Australasian populations. Consequently, there is a need for research in the field of dementia caregiving to reflect the increasing diversity in ethnic identities of the older adult population of the UK. Using semistructured interviews, we investigated the experiences of 18 caregivers of people with dementia in Black Caribbean, Black African, and South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi) communities in England. Participants were recruited from the Join Dementia Research platform and were predominantly female intergenerational carers. We identified the following three themes: motivation to care (spending time with the care recipient and reciprocity), positive and negative consequences of caregiving (rewards and consequences), and the cultural context of caregiving (cultural norms and values supporting caregiving and negative attitudes towards dementia). Our findings develop existing literature by identifying (a) the importance of spending time with the person they care for, (b) the absence of faith as a caregiving driver, and (c) the challenge of watching the declining health of a parent. We highlight how the different motivations to care are intertwined and dynamic. This is illustrated by the linking of obligation and reciprocity in our dataset and positive and negative experiences of caregiving.

Post-informal caregiver's perspectives and experiences of the support network: a systematic literature review and meta-synthesis.

To examine and synthesize the evidence of experiences and perspectives on the specific context of informal post-care and the existing support network. This is a qualitative systematic review with metasynthesis, according to the framework of the JBI, carried out in the CINAHL, LILACS, MEDLINE, BVS and PsycINFO databases, with no time limit. The articles were evaluated using the JBI Qualitative Data Extraction Tool. A total of 1,236 articles was identified, of which 18 were selected and 7 were analyzed. The level of evidence found was moderate. The experiences and perspectives of the informal post-caregiver reveal the need for support, namely: in personal development - attribution of meaning, in self-care perspectives and in identity reconstruction; in managing the impact of the legacy of caring - discontinuity of support in the trajectory of caring, financial vulnerability, and the impact on mental health; formal and informal resources for the future - projection of the future, structured services and family and community support. Post-caregivers' perception of their support network is that their individual and interpersonal needs are not identified, and that formal and informal services are not articulated.

Impact of a Family Educational Program on Moroccan and French Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia: A Comparative Analysis of Prevalence and Severity of Depressive Symptoms

Background/Objectives: Caring for individuals with psychosis is an emotionally demanding task as caregivers often face significant psychological challenges. The experience and intensity of these challenges might differ across cultural contexts. This study sought to analyze and compare the prevalence and severity of depressive symptoms among caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in Morocco and France. Methods: Our retrospective observational study included 130 caregivers from Morocco and 5057 from France. We used the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale to screen for depressive symptoms and evaluated variations in symptom manifestation using the four-factor model. Furthermore, we evaluated the impact of a family intervention program called Profamille on alleviating these symptoms by examining improvements in caregivers’ mood and patients’ social functioning, using the life skill profile 20. Results: Moroccan caregivers displayed a higher prevalence (72%) and severity of depressive symptoms compared to French caregivers (51%). While Moroccan caregivers scored higher in the interpersonal problems subscale, they did not notably differ in the somatic subscale, challenging some preconceived cultural notions. Postpsychoeducational intervention, a significant reduction in depression rates was observed in both Moroccan and French groups. Conclusions: Moroccan caregivers, despite the nation’s collectivist culture emphasizing strong familial bonds, exhibited heightened depressive symptoms, hinting at potential culture-specific challenges. Psychoeducational interventions were effective across both cultural groups, indicating their universal therapeutic potential. The findings emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing cultural variations in caregiving experiences and mental health symptomatology.

Gender Disparities in Care Allocation among Informal Elderly Caregivers: A literature Review

To comprehensively understand of the informal caregiving experience, it is essential to conduct an in-depth investigation into the caregiving context, including gender, family dynamics, and the caregiver's cultural background. Among these factors, considerable research attention has been dedicated to examining the impact of gender on caregiving. The objective of this study is to scrutinize studies that explore the association between informal care and the well-being of caregivers, with a particular focus on gender disparities within the caregiving domain. A systematic literature retrieval was conducted by querying the Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. The search strategy incorporated specific Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms, including "informal care", "caregiver", "health problems", "employment difficulties", "social problems", "gender", and "gender disparities". Earlier investigations into gender distinctions among caregivers for older adults have demonstrated a predominance of female caregivers, disparities in caregiving experiences, mental and physical health-related challenges, time allocation dedicated to caregiving, exposure to unpaid labor, inequalities in the distribution of unpaid work, caregiving responsibilities, and economic implications, including disparities in remuneration and pension entitlements. To promote gender equality and achieve a balance between family and work responsibilities for both men and women, there is a need to redistribute informal caregiving tasks between genders and between family and government entities. Key policy measures to address gender disparities in the provision of home care services at a national level can be grouped into four main categories: improving the quality, accessibility, and availability of long-term care; including gender considerations in the design and implementation of family leave policies and flexible work arrangements; removing economic barriers for caregivers' employment; and challenging traditional gender roles and stereotypes.

Translation and cultural adaptation of the Positive Aspects of Caregiving Scale for caregivers of people living with dementia in Brazilian context: a methodological study.

The Positive Aspects of Caregiving (PAC) scale is used to assess psychosocial benefits provided to caregivers by the task of caring. The PAC scale consists of nine items, assessed using a five-point Likert scale, with higher values indicating greater positive perceptions and gains from the caregiving experience. To translate and culturally adapt the PAC scale for informal Brazilian caregivers of people with dementia. A methodological study was conducted at the Federal University of São Carlos. The following stages were carried out: Translation; Synthesis of the translations; Back-translation; Evaluation by an experts' committee; and Pre-test. Two independent professionals translated the PAC scale. The consensus version was obtained by merging both translations, which were back-translated into English by a third translator. The expert committee comprised three specialists in the area and project researchers. All scale items presented a Content Validity Index of 1 (CVI = 1.0), and thus remained in the pre-final version of the instrument. The instrument was pre-tested with seven caregivers of people with dementia, the majority of whom were women (57.1%), with a degree of kinship corresponding to sons/daughters (57.1%) and an average age of 55.2 (± 4.1) years. The caregivers considered it clear and understandable and made no suggestions for changes. The PAC scale was translated and culturally adapted for use by informal caregivers of people with dementia in Brazil. However, a psychometric analysis of the instrument is necessary to provide normative data for this population group.

Using the Carers' Alert Thermometer tool to identify needs and support family caregivers of people with motor neurone disease: moving beyond needs assessments.

Family caregivers of people with motor neurone disease (MND) experience adverse health outcomes as a result of their caregiving experience. This may be alleviated if their support needs are identified and addressed in a systematic and timely manner. The objective of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility and relevance of the Carers' Alert Thermometer (CAT) in home-based care, from the perspective of MND family caregivers. The tool provides a formal structure to facilitate discussions with caregivers to enable needs to be addressed. This mixed-method study was conducted in Western Australia (2020-2021). Forty-one caregivers and five MND Advisors participated in trialling the CAT intervention which consisted of two encounters with Advisors (6-8 weeks apart) to identify and address support needs through action plans. Caregivers' feedback was obtained via telephone interviews and a thematic analysis was undertaken. Thirty caregivers completed two CAT assessments. Caregivers identified support priorities of managing their feelings and worries, providing emotional or spiritual care, information about the person's condition and how their care needs might change. Seventeen caregivers were interviewed and found that this assessment process adequately addressed their needs and it should be continued, it brought the focus onto them to clarify problems and work through solutions. The improvements that were suggested by them, including better information/education in palliative care, led to the development of an online support/information toolkit, which served to empower caregivers and staff by accessing relevant information and resources. The CAT demonstrated utility for triaging caregivers most in need of additional support and those whom signposting to additional information and self-directed access to support was most appropriate. For any tool to become an integrated part of care, service provider support is key for implementation, allowing for the time resource required and an appropriate education and support structure. MND Associations have an important role in building stronger partnerships with supportive community networks, through compassionate communities models of care, to address the identified needs of MND families in a more sustainable and wholistic manner. Needs assessment is a means towards building this capacity between formal and informal networks.

Experiences of Parents and Caregivers of Children Who Underwent Gastrostomy Tube Insertion.

Gastrostomy feeding is a route of enteral nutrition for children with feeding difficulties. This study investigated caregiver experiences of the transition to gastrostomy feeding. A survey was administered to caregivers of children <18 years in a major pediatric center in Ireland. Experiences of decision-making, support, and adjusting to tube feeding were examined. Seventy-six caregivers participated. Median satisfaction with the information provided by the hospital was high. Almost half (48%) spoke to another caregiver of a child with a gastrostomy prior to their own child's gastrostomy insertion and most (88%) felt reassured by this. Concerns following insertion included managing the tube and their child's oral intake and feelings about the tube. The oral intake of 83% of children who had some intake prior to gastrostomy insertion did not change or increased following insertion. Most (89%) would make the same decision to insert the tube. Feelings associated with the transition included relief and stress. Gastrostomy tube insertion presents logistical and psychosocial challenges for caregivers. Peer support from other caregivers may alleviate some of these challenges.

The Lived Experience of Parent Caregivers of Adolescents with Mental Illness: A Phenomenological Study.

The challenges faced by parents of adolescents with mental disorders are profound and multifaceted. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the lived experiences and concerns of parents of adolescents with mental disorders in Oman. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed in this study. In-depth interviews were done with twenty caregivers from June 2021 to the end of December 2022. Data collection continued until saturation was reached, ensuring a thorough understanding of the phenomena under investigation, and thematic analysis was applied to identify and examine the recurring patterns within the data. Three primary themes emerged from the data analysis including Emotional Burden and Guilt, Treatment Concerns, and Fear of the Future. Parents' experiences during their adolescents' diagnosis revealed a profound emotional struggle, encompassing anxiety, frustration, and occasional confusion as they grappled with understanding their children's illness and navigating unpredictable behaviors. The exploration of seeking treatment highlighted the complexity of their experiences. However, a persistent sense of uncertainty regarding their children's future was a consistent thread irrespective of the chosen treatment path. This study aimed to investigate the complex challenges faced by caregivers of adolescents suffering from mental disorders, underscoring the vital need for tailored interventions and robust support systems to address these intricate issues. The findings highlight the importance of heightened awareness, improved access to psychotherapeutic resources, and comprehensive caregiver support.

Weaving community-based participatory research and co-design to improve opioid use treatments and services for youth, caregivers, and service providers.

Integrating the voices of service users and providers in the design and delivery of health services increases the acceptability, relevance, and effectiveness of services. Such efforts are particularly important for youth opioid use treatments and services, which have failed to consider the unique needs of youth and families. Applying community-based participatory research (CBPR) and co-design can facilitate this process by contextualizing service user experiences at individual and community levels and supporting the collaborative design of innovative solutions for improving care. However, few studies demonstrate how to effectively integrate these methods and engage underserved populations in co-design. As such, this manuscript describes how our team wove CBPR and co-design methods to develop solutions for improving youth opioid use treatments and services in Canada. As per CBPR methods, national, provincial, and community partnerships were established to inform and support the project's activities. These partnerships were integral for recruiting service users (i.e., youth and caregivers) and service providers to co-design prototypes and support local testing and implementation. Co-design methods enabled understanding of the needs and experiences of youth, caregivers, and service providers, resulting in meaningful community-specific innovations. We used several engagement methods during the co-design process, including regular working group meetings, small group discussions, individual interviews and consultations, and feedback grids. Challenges involved the time commitment and resources needed for co-design, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and limited our ability to engage a diverse sample of youth and caregivers in the process. Strengths of the study included youth and caregiver involvement in the co-design process, which centered around their lived experiences; the therapeutic aspect of the process for participants; and the development of innovations that were accepted by design partners.

Treatment and Care for Nursing Home Residents with COVID-19: A Qualitative Study.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) placed a significant strain on nursing homes, leading to numerous outbreaks and high mortality rates. This situation created considerable stress and challenges for residents, their physicians and nurses, as well as family caregivers. By understanding these challenges, we can gain new insights and learn valuable lessons. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine the treatment and care provided to nursing home residents with COVID-19, as experienced by physicians, nurses, and family caregivers. This study is a secondary analysis of 35 interviews with physicians, nurses, and family caregivers, each with personal experience caring for nursing home residents diagnosed with COVID-19. The interviews took place from December 2020 to April 2021. We analyzed the transcriptions based on Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis model and followed a qualitative descriptive design as outlined by Sandelowski. The analysis produced three themes: 1) Balancing medical treatment, 2) The need for increased systematic monitoring of vital functions, and 3) Determining the treatment level for nursing home residents. These themes were explored through the unique perspectives of the three participant groups: physicians, nurses, and family caregivers. The findings revealed several challenges related to treatment and care for nursing home residents diagnosed with COVID-19. This applied both to relief of symptoms, monitoring of vital functions, assessment of treatment level and use of advance care planning. Drawing from the experiences of physicians, nurses, and family caregivers, there should be a unified plan at the municipal or national level for competency development in nursing homes to prepare for future crises like pandemics or epidemics. Additionally, the safe engagement of family caregivers and relatives should be given priority.

Feeding and Nutrition for People with Dementia in Gerontological Services: A Focus Group Study.

This work sought to describe the experience of managers and caregivers with feeding and nutrition for older adults with dementia, in Colombian gerontological services. This is a qualitative focus group study with fourteen gerontological care centers for people with dementia. The study reveals that care related to food and nutrition for people with dementia is organized based on the comprehensive assessment of the resident. Although there are basic support strategies, each caregiver requires specific knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and institutional support, to generate a context that favors the health and quality of life of those involved. The experience of caring for people with dementia in aspects related to their food and nutrition, seen from the perspective of managers and caregivers of gerontological services in a developing country, strengthens specific strategies and public policies. This, in turn, reduces the burden on caregivers.

The Lived Experience of Family Caregivers of Persons With Serious Mental Illness In Saudi Arabia

The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of family caregivers of persons with serious mental illnesses at home. A hermeneutic phenomenology study was utilized. Data were collected via purposive and snowball sampling. In-depth phone calls and semi-structured interviews of 15 family caregivers using open-ended questions were used. All interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data was analyzed using Diekelmann’s process and guided by Ray\'s Transcultural Caring Dynamics Model. Findings identified an overall theme of “the dynamic of an endless cycle of care” and three relational themes: (a) development of caring experiences, (b) living culture values and beliefs, and (c) meaning of care. The findings informed the development of culturally appropriate systems through an understanding of families’ experiences from a cultural perspective to value patient and family-centered care, social support, and enhanced community mental health care.

Beyond the Burden: A Qualitative Inquiry into the Experiences of Chinese Informal Caregivers for People Living with HIV or AIDS [Letter

Beyond the Burden: A Qualitative Inquiry into the Experiences of Chinese Informal Caregivers for People Living with HIV or AIDS [Letter

A prospective study of mental wellbeing, quality of life, human-animal attachment, and grief among foster caregivers at animal shelters.

Foster care programs at animal shelters have emerged as an important tool for promoting animal welfare and supporting shelter life-saving efforts. Preliminary evidence suggests that foster caregiving may also be health-promoting for humans. The goals of this study were to investigate the experiences of foster caregivers at animal shelters based on measures of positive and negative affect, quality of life, and grief, and to describe human-animal attachment among foster populations. Between March 2022 and 2023, 131 foster caregivers from five shelters in the United States completed three online surveys before, during and after providing foster care to a shelter animal. Positive affect decreased significantly from baseline to post-foster (F = 5.71, p<0.01), particularly among dog caregivers (F = 6.17, p<0.01). Negative affect remained unchanged (F = 0.47, p = 0.63). Foster caregivers perceived their foster animal provided companionship, affection and emotional support, although dog foster caregivers reported significantly higher emotional (U = 313.50, p<0.01) and social/physical quality of life (t = 4.42, p<0.01) than cat foster caregivers. Caregivers reported low mean avoidant and anxious attachment, suggesting they were able to develop secure bonds with their foster animals. Retention of fosters was also strong, with 86% of caregivers reporting they were likely to provide foster care in the future. Our findings suggest that fostering at animal shelters may serve as a One Health intervention to offer companionship, affection and emotional support to human caregivers while promoting animal welfare. However, these benefits did not translate to improvements in caregiver mental wellbeing, so caution should be applied when considering foster caregiving as a potential mental health promotion tool.

Analysis of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physicians and nurses regarding the experiences of family caregivers of older adults with dementia: a KAP study

Resumo Objetivo analisar o Conhecimento, Atitudes e Práticas (CAP) dos profissionais de saúde, durante a assistência às pessoas idosas vivendo com demência em relação às situações de cuidado vivenciadas pelos cuidadores informais e a associação com fatores sociodemográficos e profissionais. Método estudo transversal e analítico, do tipo CAP, realizado no município de Tangará da Serra, Mato Grosso, Brasil, com 20 enfermeiros e 20 médicos das Unidades de Saúde da Família. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista utilizando-se um instrumento desenvolvido a partir da literatura disponível sobre estudos CAP. Realizou-se análise descritiva e análise bivariada da associação entre as variáveis conhecimento, atitudes e práticas dos profissionais de saúde e as variáveis sociodemográficas e profissionais, utilizando o teste exato de Fisher, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados os profissionais de saúde apresentaram conhecimento satisfatório e atitude favorável sobre as situações de cuidado vivenciadas pelos cuidadores informais de pessoas idosas vivendo com demência. Dos profissionais, 65% possuem práticas insuficientes direcionadas aos cuidadores, incluindo orientações, grupos de apoio e educação em saúde. Não houve associação significativa entre as variáveis conhecimento, atitudes e práticas e as variáveis sociodemográficas e profissionais. Conclusão embora os profissionais de saúde tenham conhecimento satisfatório sobre a situação de cuidado vivenciada pelos cuidadores e atitudes positivas em relação a eles, suas práticas se mostram insuficientes para atender suas necessidades, de forma a não contribuir para que os cuidadores possam lidar com as várias situações que o decorrer da doença ocasiona para a pessoa idosa e a eles.

Developing and evaluating Compassionate Workplace Programs to promote health and wellbeing around serious illness, dying and loss in the workplace (EU-CoWork): a transdisciplinary, cross-national research project

Background: Most employees will experience serious illness, caregiving, dying and loss (End-of-Life (EoL) experiences) at multiple points throughout their working lives. These experiences impact affected employees but also their colleagues in terms of health and wellbeing, and the workplace as a whole in terms of workplace safety, productivity and labour relations. The impact of EoL experiences on employees means that workplaces are called to play a more active role in providing support for EoL experiences. Aim: To describe how the EU-CoWork (2024–2028) project addresses its main aims to (1) create Compassionate Workplace cultures, practices and policies and improve health and wellbeing for employees dealing with EoL experiences in different national work contexts in Europe; (2) describe and evaluate the process of co-creation and implementation of Compassionate Workplace Programs (CWPs) and how these influence the programs’ outcomes. Design: EU-CoWork employs a facilitated and co-creative Developmental Evaluation approach to the development of 12 tailored CWPs across four European countries (Belgium, Austria, Sweden and Greece). Methods: To evaluate the outcomes and processes leading to these outcomes, a mixed-methods Realist Evaluation methodology is applied, formulating and testing Context-Mechanism-Outcomes configurations and combining longitudinal quantitative and qualitative data collections. Results: EU-CoWork will generate evidence to support an expanded model of occupational health and safety risk factors sensitive to the specific challenges related to employees’ EoL experiences. In doing so, several challenges will have to be navigated: involving employees with EoL experiences while avoiding overburdening them, avoiding tokenistic engagement, managing power differentials, balancing the need for scientific rigour with the flexibility required in co-creation, reconciling different epistemologies and disciplinary traditions and organisational resistance to change. Conclusion: There are potential long-lasting broader societal impacts through the stimulation of open discourse on EoL topics, the reconciliation of work and care, and changes in gendered work and care patterns.

A Study on Knowledge Attitude and Practice Towards Palliative Care among Nurses at Selected Hospitals in Bangladesh

Background: Palliative care refers to interdisciplinary, team-based care for individuals and families experiencing a life-threatening illness or injury, addressing physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs and managing illness, attempts to improve quality of life throughout the dying process. Palliative care has traditionally been viewed as providing intensive care to patients near death. In recent years, palliative care has come to include patients with end-stage organ failure and cancer who can live longer. To provide quality palliative care (PC), caregivers need not only knowledge and skills but also a positive attitude. Palliative care is new to the healthcare sector in the Patuakhali region and little is known about nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding palliative care. Many factors can influence nurses' knowledge, attitude, practice, and experience regarding palliative care. Objectives: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding palliative care among nurses at selected hospitals in Bangladesh. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional correlation study was conducted in Patuakhali District hospitals at one Medical College Hospital and six Upazila Health Complex to accomplish the purpose of this study. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards palliative care among nurses at Hospitals.197 nurses were recruited as a sample from those hospitals. The instrument of this study consists of four parts including 1) a Socio-demographic characteristics, 2) Knowledge related questionnaire, 3) Attitude related questionnaire and 4) Practice related questionnaire toward palliative care for data analysis two-sample t-test, ANOVA and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (r) was used to examine the relationship between nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practice score. Result: The response rate was 89.5%. The average age of participants was 39.5 for her and ranged from 20 to 59 for him. 54.3% more men than 45.7% women. As a result, 56% had sufficient knowledge and 88.3% had a positive attitude towards palliative care. Regarding the practice of palliative care, 61.4% answered that they had experience with palliative care. Chi-square showed no significant association between PC and caregiver age, gender, and experience (P value &gt; 0.05). There was a positive correlation between knowledge and attitudes towards palliative care (r = .268, p = 0.00). Conclusion: Based on the results, nurses working in palliative care units are trained in the care of dying patients. As a result, they have more knowledge, initiative and practice than nurses working in other departments. For this reason, training programs for nurses are recommended. Job satisfaction and work environment are highly related to nurses' Palliative care knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Therefore, hospital authorities should strive to create a working environment that is suitable for the care of dying patients. The majority of respondents expressed a positive attitude. Their knowledge and practice were inadequate. Continuing education and in-service training may be required to improve nurses' knowledge and build positive attitudes practice of palliative care.