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Improving the Effectiveness of Nursing Palliative Care for Children in the Republic of Kazakhstan

In progress Kazakhstan

The aim of this dissertation research is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of organizational resources and professional competencies of nurses and to develop evidence-based practical recommendations for improving the effectiveness of pediatric palliative care in Kazakhstan. The study has the following objectives: - To assess the current organization of pediatric palliative care in Kazakhstan across primary healthcare, inpatient facilities, and hospices. - To assess the knowledge and practical skills of nurses providing pediatric palliative care using an adapted version of the Palliative Care Quiz for Nurses (PCQN). - To assess nurses’ readiness to participate in Advance Care Planning (ACP) for children with incurable and life-limiting conditions. - To develop and pilot an educational program for nurses aimed at strengthening competencies in pediatric palliative care, based on the study findings. - To develop practical recommendations for improving the system of pediatric palliative nursing care in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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