Abstract

Nurses play a central role in hospice care, offering comprehensive support to individuals at the end of life on medical, psychological, social, and spiritual fronts. Given the growing elderly population and the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses, there is a pressing and universal demand for qualified nurses capable of delivering compassionate care and upholding the dignity of terminal patients. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of palliative care education on nursing students' opinions, knowledge, and attitudes. The findings indicated an enhancement in students' knowledge and attitudes following palliative care instruction. However, it was observed that postgraduate students' enthusiasm to pursue roles as palliative care nurses diminished as a consequence of their educational experiences.