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Evaluation of the level of knowledge of health professionals working in the field of oncology about palliative care
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Health professionals
Oncology
Palliative Care

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Evaluation of the level of knowledge of health professionals working in the field of oncology about palliative care. (2025). Electronic Journal Collection Health, 25, e18724. https://doi.org/10.25248/reas.e18724.2025

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Abstract

Objective: To quantitatively assess the level of knowledge of the multidisciplinary health team working in oncology on the concept and application of Palliative Care (PC) to patients. Methods: Application of a validated questionnaire, BPW (Bonn Palliative Care Knowledge Test), to health professionals in the oncology sector of a hospital, a private clinic and a Regional Center of Volunteers for the Prevention and Fight against Cancer, and a sociodemographic questionnaire. Results: Questions from section 1 of the BPW that obtained statistical relevance were questions 2, 11 and 23, while from section 2 they were questions 2, 4 and 13. Regarding the completion of a degree or not, a significant difference was observed in knowledge in PC, in which professionals with a higher education level presented better results. Conclusion: Palliative Care is an area of ​​great relevance for health professionals, since it maximizes the quality of life of cancer patients, but it is still little discussed during the undergraduate and training of health professionals.

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