Empowering Palliative Wound Care in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Comprehensive Nursing Competency for Palliative Wound Care
10.7739/jkafn.2024.31.4.480
- Author:
Sung Ok CHANG
1
;
Young-Rim CHOI
;
Dayeong KIM
;
Ye-Na LEE
Author Information
1. Professor, College of Nursing and L-HOPE Program for Community-Based Total Learning Health Systems, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2024;31(4):480-493
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Purpose:The importance of wound care as a part of end-of-life care is rising due to aging populations and increased chronic disease prevalence. This study developed a comprehensive competency framework on palliative wound care for nursing staff within long-term care facilities (LTCFs).
Methods:The study utilized a three-phased exploratory methods approach involving topic modeling, expert interviews, and a Delphi survey.
Results:Four key competencies emerged regarding nursing competency for palliative wound care in LTCFs: (1) building partnerships with patients and caregivers, (2) an individual approach to wound treatment based on understanding the patient's situation, (3) a holistic approach through shared information and cooperative decision-making, and (4) integration of wound management knowledge within end-of-life care.
Conclusion:This framework supports developing targeted training programs for nurses to improve the quality of life for terminally ill patients in LTCFs.
